via popsugar-assets.comFilm & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsAn Almost Famous musical is in the worksBLUE JEAN BABY, L.A LADYShareLink copied ✔️September 26, 2018September 26, 2018TextAnna Cafolla One day, you’ll be cool, and one day, you’ll probably be made into a semi-autobiographical musical. For now, a musical adaptation of Almost Famous, the aching, nostalgic film about a young would-be rock journalist, a near-exploding band and their ‘Band Aids’ in the 70s, is in the works. The 2000 film, written and directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Kate Hudson and Patrick Fugit, chronicles a teen journalist writing for Rolling Stone in the 70s, working on his first cover story on the band Stillwater. Based on Crowe’s own experiences as a young writer touring with bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin, it touches into the glittery, murky world of rock stars and groupies, sex, drugs, and breakdowns. It rapidly became a cult film for its iconic quotes, blistering soundtrack – everyone knows that “Tiny Dancer” singalong in the tour van – and beautiful, faithful ode to 70s fashion. Crowe is on board with this musical, something that could really help bringing the show to life. He’s writing the book for the musical, and co-writing lyrics with Tom Kitt (a Tony award winner for Next to Normal) with an original score. Jeremy Herrin of Wolf Hall is directing the show. Musical reboots of films have been more than a thing in the last few years, from Heathers to Mean Girls and Pretty Woman. No word yet on launch or any details on who will play Penny or Russell. You can read back on some of the biggest famous moments in Almost Famous here. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREHamlet, but make it anime: Mamoru Hosoda on his new film Scarlet7 unmissable films from South by Southwest 2026 Why fans are turning against Timothée ChalametOscars 2026: The biggest snubs from this year’s nominationsCasting is finally getting its flowers at the 2026 OscarsThe story behind Resurrection, Bi Gan’s dreamy cinematic epic Sound of Falling is the most experimental teen drama of all timeEveryone needs to calm down about Timothée ChalametNorthern roles should go to northern actorsAmanda Seyfried: ‘Community is everything. Socialism is a beautiful idea’‘It’s been turned into something ugly’: Why fans are boycotting Scream 7You need to see Sirāt, an apocalyptic sci-fi about illegal desert ravesEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy