Ed Sheeran Would Do A Movie Musical If The Right Story Came Along
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has long been fascinated by the idea of turning his life into a film or musical, but he says it's not something that would be an interesting story just yet. While he admires movies about artists' lives, such as Eminem's 8 Mile, which weaved music around the rapper's life, Sheeran believes there isn't enough to make a compelling narrative out of his own experiences.
However, when the right story comes along, Sheeran is open to exploring it in a movie musical format. He reveals that he thinks this would be an exciting way to bring his music and life together, with two separate art forms complementing each other perfectly – just as watching an amazing movie like Once could inspire a stage musical.
Despite having dabbled in film and television as a singer-actor, including playing versions of himself in Bridget Jones's Baby, Yesterday, and Red Notice, Sheeran is not eager to commit to a biopic. Instead, he envisions a story that showcases new songs with an intriguing narrative. This approach would allow him to explore his music without becoming overly self-indulgent.
Sheeran has already contributed to the soundtrack of F1: The Movie, which won an Emmy for its Best Compilation Soundtrack, and now finds himself in a favorable position for potential Oscar recognition, despite a previous snub of his song "I See Fire" from The Hobbit. He downplays expectations, instead focusing on creating music that resonates with people.
Although Sheeran was not able to participate in F1: The Movie as a cameo performer due to its completion timeline, he remains open to future collaborations and is even eyeing potential cameos for other films or productions. However, one notable exception stands out – his interest in participating in Peter Jackson's Middle-earth projects.
"It would be a Hobbit," Sheeran says with confidence, when asked if he'd like to join the upcoming project. With an impressive filmography and numerous Grammy wins under his belt, including an Emmy, Sheeran's creative endeavors are always worth watching for – and who knows what future surprises might come along?
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has long been fascinated by the idea of turning his life into a film or musical, but he says it's not something that would be an interesting story just yet. While he admires movies about artists' lives, such as Eminem's 8 Mile, which weaved music around the rapper's life, Sheeran believes there isn't enough to make a compelling narrative out of his own experiences.
However, when the right story comes along, Sheeran is open to exploring it in a movie musical format. He reveals that he thinks this would be an exciting way to bring his music and life together, with two separate art forms complementing each other perfectly – just as watching an amazing movie like Once could inspire a stage musical.
Despite having dabbled in film and television as a singer-actor, including playing versions of himself in Bridget Jones's Baby, Yesterday, and Red Notice, Sheeran is not eager to commit to a biopic. Instead, he envisions a story that showcases new songs with an intriguing narrative. This approach would allow him to explore his music without becoming overly self-indulgent.
Sheeran has already contributed to the soundtrack of F1: The Movie, which won an Emmy for its Best Compilation Soundtrack, and now finds himself in a favorable position for potential Oscar recognition, despite a previous snub of his song "I See Fire" from The Hobbit. He downplays expectations, instead focusing on creating music that resonates with people.
Although Sheeran was not able to participate in F1: The Movie as a cameo performer due to its completion timeline, he remains open to future collaborations and is even eyeing potential cameos for other films or productions. However, one notable exception stands out – his interest in participating in Peter Jackson's Middle-earth projects.
"It would be a Hobbit," Sheeran says with confidence, when asked if he'd like to join the upcoming project. With an impressive filmography and numerous Grammy wins under his belt, including an Emmy, Sheeran's creative endeavors are always worth watching for – and who knows what future surprises might come along?