April 16, 2021
“Saturday Night Live’s” Pete Davidson has been cast as Ramones singer Joey Ramone in the upcoming biopic based on the punk icon’s life. The film, which is being developed by Netflix in collaboration with STXfilms, will be based on and have the same title as Ramone’s brother Mickey Leigh’s 2009 book, “I Slept With Joey Ramone: A Family Memoir.”
STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson said: ‘I Slept With Joey Ramone’ is a great rock anthem that will make an equally great rock biopic, set apart by a universal story of family. Pete is perfect for this role, and we’re excited he and Jason will be bringing this icon of rock to life and thrilled to be collaborating once again with our friends at Netflix,” he said.
Pete Davidson to play punk rocker Joey Ramone in Netflix biopic
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Pete Davidson to Star in Rock Biopic ‘I Slept With Joey Ramone’ for Netflix and STXfilms
Jason Orley will direct the film based on the book by The Ramones singer’s brother, Mickey LeighBrian Welk | April 15, 2021 @ 10:00 AM Last Updated: April 15, 2021 @ 3:48 PM
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Pete Davidson will star as punk rock icon Joey Ramone in a biopic based on the memoir by Ramone’s brother, Mickey Leigh, titled “I Slept With Joey Ramone.”
Davidson will reunite with director Jason Orley for the film that’s being made in partnership between Netflix and STXfilms. Davidson and Orley wrote the treatment based on Leigh’s 2009 book “I Slept With Joey Ramone: A Family Memoir.”