Mad, Bad And Dangerous To Know: Who Dares To Portray Keith Richards In 'Life'?
Rock n' roll and Hollywood will soon collide as Keith Richard's autobiography "Life" is reportedly being turned into a feature film. Although Richards claims he isn't in a huge rush to get this project moving, fans and industry buffs can't help but speculate who will play the legendary guitarist of The Rolling Stones. While a few names have been dropped, there is no clear answer to who will take on the challenge of portraying the man once described by journalist Nick Kent as "mad, bad, and dangerous to know."
The role will require great versatility, as the actor will have to portray Richards through the many tumultuous stages of his life, including years spent struggling with drug abuse. While there is plenty of room for opinion and debate over who could capture the notoriety of Keith Richards on the big screen, we thought of a few people who might have what it takes.
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We have some time to debate over who could best portray this rock legend since Richards will have to sort out rights and permissions from his bandmates before he can move forward with the project. Until then, we anxiously wait to see who will step up to the challenge, and leave it in the "Hand of Fate."
Source => MTV Newsroom
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