Ozzy Osbourne Biopic: Secret Star Cast as Rock Legend
A top-tier actor has been tapped to portray Ozzy Osbourne in a new biopic, with the Osbourne family and Sony Pictures pushing the project forward. Find out what sets this film apart.
The world of heavy metal is about to see its most notorious frontman brought to life on the big screen, as a new biographical film about Ozzy Osbourne edges closer to reality. Jack Osbourne, son of the late singer, has confirmed that a “phenomenal actor” has been chosen to step into his father’s shoes, though the identity of the performer remains tightly under wraps. The project, which has been in the works for six years with Sony Pictures, is now entering a fresh phase of development, complete with a director on board and script revisions underway.
Ozzy, who fronted Black Sabbath and delivered classics like “Paranoid” and “Iron Man,” died in July 2025, just over two weeks after his final “Back to the Beginning” performance at Birmingham’s Villa Park. He had been contending with Parkinson’s since 2019, as well as heart disease, and passed away at 76 following a heart attack. Jack, speaking on the Influenced podcast with Billy Morrison, shared that the family is “in full steam in the next phase of development with this movie.” He added, “That’s an acted movie that we’ve been developing with Sony studios for, like, six years already. We have our decided pick, and I can’t say anything, but it’s a phenomenal, phenomenal actor. We have a director attached, and we’re doing a rewrite right now.”
Jack also recalled keeping his father updated on the film’s progress, often to a rather nonchalant response.
“‘Oh, we met with this guy’ and ‘This is happening.’ And he just would go, ‘I don’t give a s***. Just tell me when it’s out so I can go see it.’”
Not Your Average Rock Biopic
When the film was first announced, Sharon Osbourne described her relationship with Ozzy as
“wild, insane, and dangerous, but it was our undying love that kept us together.”
The script’s original writer, Lee Hall of Billy Elliot fame, may or may not still be involved, but the family is adamant that the lead should be British.
Sharon has made it clear that the Osbourne biopic will not follow the glossy path of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the Queen film that swept up awards but, in her view, lacked grit. Nor will it mimic “Rocketman,” the Elton John musical.
“Our film will be a lot more real,”
Sharon insisted.
“We don’t want it to be squeaky, shiny clean and all of that. We’re not making it for kids. It’s an adult movie for adults.”
She described “Bohemian Rhapsody” as a
“Hallmark rock movie,”
though she did acknowledge its role in introducing Queen’s music to new listeners.
“So with that, it was phenomenal. But I don’t think it was a great movie.”
Legacy, Casting, and What’s Next
For those keen to keep up with the latest on casting and production, the Osbourne family encourages fans to subscribe to their newsletter for updates and deeper dives into the world of music biopics and the legacies of rock icons. The film aims to offer a more unvarnished look at Ozzy’s life, steering clear of sanitised storytelling in favour of something rawer and more authentic.
If biopics aren’t your cup of tea, there’s always Ozzy’s own colourful film appearances to revisit. His cameos in “Little Nicky,” the all-female “Ghostbusters,” and “Austin Powers in Goldmember” remain fan favourites, each capturing a different facet of his larger-than-life persona.