Jeff Buckley To Grace Cinema

Posted by James Hughes Jun 30, 2006

For those that don't know Jeff Buckley is on par with Kurt Cobain, as one of the most tragic musical deaths of the last 20 years.

He only released one album during his lifetime, Grace but it's widely acknowledged as a masterpiece.

During the recording of his second album, My Sweetheart The Drunk Buckley stopped off on the way to relax with some swimming. A friend watched him from the bank as he swam in the fading light. But glancing back, the friend noticed Jeff had disappeared. His body was later discovered upshore after an extensive search by the authorities. He'd drowned at the tender age of 30. Out-takes of the unfinished album indicated another classic.

The film will be produced by Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert, who is determined to ensure the right story is told.

As such Brian Jun has been brought in to write and direct the biopic. Jun's film, Steel City, won praise at this years Sundance Film Festival.

Casting details are still to be confirmed. Although Buckley has a huge celebrity following, including Brad Pitt. Will Pitt be tempted to take up the iconic role? All will be revealed.