The Dirt will tell the story behind the immense success of the American band
After revealing who will play each member of Mötley Crüe in the new biopic, rumors are circulating about the actor being considered for the role of Ozzy Osbourne . According to The Tracking Board, Tony Cavalero, star of the teen television series School of Rock , is the chosen one. See a photo of the actor below.
Osbourne was never a member of Mötley Crüe, but he performed with the group early in his career, which is why he's on the script for The Dirt .
Machine Gun Kelly will play drummer Tommy Lee. Douglas Booth will portray bassist Nikki Sixx, while Iwan Rheon ( Game of Thrones ) and Daniel Webber ( The Punisher ) are in negotiations for the roles of guitarist Mick Mars and vocalist Vince Neil, respectively.
2001 autobiographical novel, The Dirt: Confessions Of The World's Most Notorious Rock Band Jackass , and the members of Mötley Crüe will act as co-producers. The story will recount the band's highs and lows during the 1980s in Los Angeles.
Mötley Crüe announced their retirement in 2014, with a final tour featuring Alice Cooper.