Twisting My Melon

Name: Twisting My Melon
Director: Matt Greenhalgh
Cast: Jack O'Connell, Jason Isaacs, Maxine Peake

Director: Matt Greenhalgh

Cast: Jack O'Connell, Jason Isaacs, Maxine Peake

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Biopic based on Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder's autobiography, the film will track the singer’s journey from a guitar-loving child to a leading light of Madchester’s party scene. The film was announced in 2019, with Jack O'Connell, Jason Isaacs, and Maxine Peake slated to star. However, as of 2024, its future is uncertain due to creative differences between the writer/director Matt Greenhalgh and the original US backers leading to the latter withdrawing their financing.

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Twisting My Melon, the biopic based on Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder's autobiography, was announced in 2019 but its future remains uncertain due to creative differences between the writer/director Matt Greenhalgh and the original US backers. While details on critical reception and awards recognition are currently unavailable, the film's uncertain production status suggests its overall reception remains undetermined.

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Fans of biopics and edgy, stylized portrayals of the music industry will particularly enjoy 'Twisting My Melon'. Directed by Matt Greenhalgh, the film features standout performances from Jack O'Connell and Jason Isaacs as it chronicles the rise of Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder from a guitar-loving child to a leading figure in the Madchester party scene.

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Twisting My Melon: The Autobiography is a 2011 autobiography by the English singer, songwriter, and television personality Shaun Ryder, about his time fronting the rock bands Happy Mondays and Black Grape. The book received mainly positive reviews from music publications, several of which considered it an entertaining read.