Range of Actors Joins ‘Sex & Drugs’ Biopic

Naomie Harris, Olivia Williams, Toby Jones, Noel Clarke, MacKenzie Crook, Ray Winstone, and Bill Milner have all signed on for ‘Sex & Druges & Rock & Roll.’ Â  The film is being directed by Mat Whitecross (‘The Road to Guantanamo’).

The slew of actors join Andy Serkis, who stars as punk rocker and Ian Dury and the Blockheads frontman, Ian Dury. Â  The band’s song “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll” never found the success of other bands of the early New Wave scene, but lyrics have had a lasting effect on those within the industry. Â  The band found the most success with their song “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick.”

Principal photography begins May 3rd in London.

Source: Variety