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Anthony Kiedis Biopic In Works At Universal; Brian Grazer Producing Based On Red Hot Chili Peppers Frontman’s Memoir ‘Scar Tissue’


EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures has optioned rights to Anthony Kiedis’ New York Times bestseller Scar Tissue, with the feature film project is currently in early development at the studio. It will be…

It features a deeply unconventional father-and-son story set against a substance-fueled 1970s and ’80s L.A. punk scene and examines, without judgment, how Kiedis’ experiences shaped the music eventually embraced by millions. Kiedis was born in Grand Rapids, MI, and moved to Los Angeles around the age of 12, with his early exposure to the vibrant L.A. music scene laying the foundation for his career. The band’s fusion of funk, punk and rock, coupled with Kiedis’ energetic and provocative stage presence, quickly gained them a devoted fan base.

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