According to a published report by The Hollywood Reporter, a biopic on Scott Weiland, the tragic late singer of Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, The Wildabouts and his solo material, is in the works. Dark Pictures and Orian Williams have acquired the book rights to “Not Dead & Not For Sale”, Weiland’s memoir that was written with David Ritz. Jennifer Erwin, who co-founded Dark Pictures with Anne Beagan and is said to be a “diehard” STP fan, will pen the script for the film adaptation of Weiland’s life. The book was a “warts and all” depiction of Weiland’s life
“It’s an honor to have the trust to tell Scott’s story and the ability to portray the lesser known sides of him — the loving and tender man he was, the high school athlete he was, the melancholy soul he was and the legendary frontman that he will always be,” Erwin said in a statement.
“Scott was glamorous, complicated and wounded. His childhood had a big effect on his struggles with addiction,” Beagan added in her own statement.
Weiland’s estate is cooperating with Dark Pictures and will give the company access to unreleased music from the singer.
“We want to make the most authentic film possible about this remarkable artist,” said Orian Williams, a producer on the film. “Beyond Scott’s page-turning memoir, connecting with those closest to Scott is important to get the details right.”
Weiland was found dead on his tour bus in December 2015 at the age of 48 from a toxic mix of drugs and alcohol