Merle Haggard Biopic in the Works

Merle Haggard, who died two weeks ago, may be getting his own biopic. GMH Productions has optioned a script from Cinderella Man writer Cliff Hollingsworth called Done It All, according to Deadline. The script, named after one of the singer’s songs, was developed alongside Haggard’s friend Carl Cooper. Haggard put Cooper in charge of developing the movie before his passing. Hollingsworth was approached by Donald Kushner, the producer that originally had the idea for a movie on Haggard’s life. The script is done and the producers will be pursuing actors and directors soon.

Merle Haggard died in his home on his birthday, April 6. He’d been hospitalized with pneumonia earlier this year. Earlier today, Tom Waits paid tribute to Merle Haggard in Rolling Stone.

Read “Why Merle Haggard Was a Country Game Changer” on the Pitch.

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