A documentary on Phil Lynott is set to feature interviews from members of his band Thin Lizzy as well as Metallica and U2.
Director Emer Reynolds revealed that she has started working on the documentary titled Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away. Reynolds has not revealed any completion or release date.
According to Screen Daily, the documentary will depict the story of a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin who goes on to became one of Ireland's greatest rock stars as the lead singer of Thin Lizzy.
James Hetfield of Metallica, Adam Clayton of U2, Suzi Quatro, Huey Lewis, and Thin Lizzy members Scott Gorham, Eric Bell, Darren Wharton and Midge Ure are expected to contribute to the documentary.
"Having been a huge Thin Lizzy fan throughout my life, it's an incredible honor to be bringing this celebratory and intimate portrait of lead singer and songwriter Philip Lynott to the big screen," Reynolds said.
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