Mick Jagger Says Rolling Stones Biopic Idea “Interests” Him, Cites Bob Dylan Film as Example

Mick Jagger has admitted that the concept of a Rolling Stones biopic “interests” him, citing the Bob Dylan film *A Complete Unknown* as a potential blueprint for how such a project could be structured, according to an interview with *GQ*. Jagger discussed the challenges of adapting the band’s career into a single film, emphasizing the difficulty of “zeroing in on” a specific period of the band’s history.

“There’s lots of ways of doing biopics,” Jagger said. “Most of the time when you do a biopic, you do one small section of someone’s life bookended by some other stuff.” He pointed to *A Complete Unknown*, which focuses on Bob Dylan’s early years in New York and his controversial move from folk to electric music, as an example of how to “capture a moment” without attempting to cover an entire life.

What Inspired Jagger’s Interest in a Rolling Stones Biopic?

Jagger’s comments came during a conversation about Sam Mendes’ upcoming four-film Beatles project. When asked if a similar treatment for the Rolling Stones would appeal to him, Jagger replied, “Yeah, it interests me.”

He acknowledged the complexity of the task, noting that the Stones’ career is “a long period” and that any biopic would need to “think, what are you going to zero in on?” Jagger also referenced his own involvement in the 2014 James Brown film *Get On Up*, which he produced, saying it “was slightly more” than the two-year focus of *A Complete Unknown*.

Has a Rolling Stones Biopic Ever Been Proposed Before?

The idea of a Rolling Stones biopic is not new. In 2012, Richard Branson’s Virgin acquired the rights to Robert Greenfield’s book *Exile On Main Street: A Season In Hell With The Rolling Stones*, which details the band’s 1971 sessions in the South of France. The project resurfaced in 2016 with director Andy Goddard attached, though no film was ultimately produced.

Rumors about a biopic have persisted, including speculation that Harry Styles was considered for the role of Jagger and that Zack Snyder told *NME* in 2023 that Jagger would be his dream biopic subject. Jagger himself has a history in film, starring in Nicolas Roeg’s *Performance* (1970) and co-creating HBO’s *Vinyl* with Martin Scorsese.

What’s Next for the Rolling Stones?

Jagger’s remarks come ahead of the band’s new album ‘Foreign Tongues’, which is due out on July 10. The band have also announced an official podcast companion to the record, further expanding their multimedia presence.

While no official plans for a biopic have been announced, Jagger’s comments suggest the idea remains under consideration. “I don’t want to impart it to you, but I know how I see it,” he said, leaving the door open for future projects that could capture the Stones’ enduring legacy.

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