After years of buzz surrounding him portraying the rock legend, Outkast rapper Andre 3000 is finally about to begin shooting this month in Ireland for the bio pic that captures the critical transition in the career of Jimi Hendrix.
According to the Irish Film & Television Network (IFTN), the film, titled “All Is By My Side,” will document the guitar legend’s period in England from 1966 to 1967 as he created his iconic debut album.
The feature is written and directed by John Ridley – whose writing credits include “Red Tails,” “Undercover Brother,” “Three Kings” and others.
“All Is By My Side” is currently in pre-production in Wicklow, with principal photography set to begin in three weeks in both Wicklow and Dublin. The shoot is expected to last six weeks.
The film will also depict the moment Hendrix was discovered in a New York club by Rolling Stone guitarist Keith Richard’s then girlfriend Linda Keith. She subsequently introduced Hendrix to manager Chas Chandler who brought Hendrix to London in 1966, where he recorded his debut album “Are You Experienced” and had his first taste of success.
From 1966 to 67, Hendrix went on to formulate some of the greatest guitar-driven records ever made.
Information from Allhiphop.com and Eurweb.com contributed to this report.
