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Pink To Play Janis Joplin In Movie About Her Life

On "Unwind" from Pink's Try This, she sings, "I've only been here for 27 years/ But already my life is over."

Pink, who is 24, wrote the first-person song from the perspective of Janis Joplin, the legendary rocker who died in 1970 at 27.

Consider it a preview of her next project. Pink has signed on the play Joplin in a biopic scheduled to shoot this summer, according a spokesperson for director Penelope Spheeris, who has been developing the movie for 15 years.

Spheeris, whose résumé includes "Wayne's World" and "Black Sheep," also co-wrote the script, tentatively titled "The Gospel According to Janis."

The movie is one of two Joplin biopics in development in Hollywood. It's been widely reported that the other, titled "Piece of My Heart," will star Renée Zellweger, although a spokesperson for Paramount Pictures said it was too early to confirm casting.

Pink landed the role in Spheeris' movie, which has the endorsement from the Joplin estate, after screen-testing two scenes and singing two Joplin songs. The director described the audition to Daily Variety as "the most gratifying moment in my film career."

Clive Davis, who signed Joplin to her first major record contract, has also worked with Pink and will spearhead the soundtrack.

Although her solo career lasted only a few years, the raspy-voiced Joplin is considered one of the greatest female singers in rock history. Before dying of a heroin overdose, she scored hits with "Piece of My Heart," "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Mercedes Benz."

Pink, who is touring Europe and making noise as a political activist (see "Pink Disappointed That More People Don't Protest"), made her big-screen debut with a bit part in last summer's "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle."

In related news, Morf to skip Janis Joplin movie.

I'm still pissed about the Lili Taylor (to play Janis) and Nancy Savoca (director) film that never got off the ground. I'd prefer to see that Janis film more than Renee Z's. or Pink's.

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Pink?

That wombat-faced trailer trash tramp with the possum living on her head and sorry excuse for a bitch who actually calls herself a singer isn't worthy enough to buy a Janis cd from a 99 cent bin, or take a dump in a port-o-john at the gravesite where she's buried let alone play the blues queen. Janis is rolling in her grave.

Janis is a no talent ass-clown........just thought i'd interject

Wow, such hostility.

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i'd say that pink is ugly enough to play janis. never seen her act though.

Hrm, never would have thought of Pink for the role - but i would definately go to see a movie about Janis. Absolutely love the woman.

There, I fixed it for you.

I remember hearing(i think) back in 1997 Melissa Etheridge was being considered for this?! I don't think anyone can pull it off well even Etheridge....just my $0.02.

no arguments there

Why would the world be interested in a Janis Joplin movie?

Bette midler was a great joplin like singer in the rose(which was loosely based on janis joplin)

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Watch a bit of this clip of Janis Joplin. I can only think of one actor that looks and sounds like Janis Joplin:
SETH ROGEN! He looks exactly like her and he even has annoying laugh just like her. I think he was meant to play her in a movie!

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+1. I agree. Lili would have been a great Janis!

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Wow, there's sure some nerd rage in this thread.

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So I guess this never got made?

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No, it didn't. But, apparently Amy Adams is going to play Joplin now, with Fernando Meirelles directing.

BTW, Joplin kinda looked like Crispin Glover.

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Going by looks alone, Crispin Glover would work too! Hell, if Cate Blanchett can play Bob Dylan, why not?

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Glover would be good too, but he would have to gain some weight! It's sorta sad that there are more actors than actresses that would fit this role!

Amy Adams is too pretty to play her. Maybe they would ugly her up as they did to Charlize in Monster.

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This movie is the Duke Nukem Forever of the film industry.