Of the pantheon (or glut) of musical biopics that could appear in the forthcoming years, one name that we bid farewell to this week stands above the rest – Ozzy Osbourne.
'The Prince of Darkness' is one of those rare musicians who managed to transcend one art form, becoming as much a beloved reality show dad as he is one of the godfathers of heavy metal. With tales of debauchery, redemption, and recovery towards the end of his life, it would no doubt make a fascinating biopic should it come to fruition. Do I hear early Oscar buzz... very early, should I say?
With discussions now surrounding potentially ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ we get a biopic on the life of Ozzy Osbourne, Gambling.com’s Entertainment expert, James Leyfield, has already offered up suggestions who could play the role in the future, with some obvious names alongside a few interesting selections, depending on the nature of the biopic.
So, who could play Ozzy in his life story? Here are the 15 favourites and the odds that are currently being offered.
13. Joaquin Phoenix (Odds: 2/1, Probability: 33.3%)
Another strong contender. Phoenix is renowned for his dramatic depth and immersive, method-acting approach. His history of portraying real-life figures, including Johnny Cash in Walk the Line, makes him an incredibly high-calibre choice to embody the persona of the rock icon. | SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images
14. Johnny Depp (Odds: 7/4, Probability: 36.4%)
One of the more well-known names on the list. Depp has a huge amount of experience portraying eccentric, larger-than-life characters, and he also has a history of musical appearances, having performed with the likes of Marilyn Manson. His long-standing rock 'n' roll persona could bring a huge amount of authenticity to the role. | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
15. Yungblud (Odds: 11/10, Probability: 47.6%)
Taking the top spot with the most favourable odds. Yungblud is a rock musician himself and a huge fan of Ozzy Osbourne - to the point his cover of "Changes" during Ozzy's last show has been heralded as incredible. His energetic performances, distinctive look, and genuine connection to rock 'n' roll culture make him a hugely popular and authentic choice to play the late musician. | Joe Maher/Getty Images