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Movie To Be Made About AC/DC Singer Bon Scott

posted Dec 3, 2008 at 10:21 PM by Diamond Oz.  (32 Comments)

Filmmaker Eddie Martin has confirmed that he is working on a movie about the life of deceased AC/DC frontman, Bon Scott. He states: "We’ve been working heavily on it for a couple of months. It’s early days. We are in the writing process. We’ve been meeting with Gaby, Mary, Irene and The Valentines crew, people like Vince Lovegrove, Bon’s early friends." (Irene was Bon’s former wife).

Eddie says he is still looking for people from the era who knew Bon. “It is at research stage,” he says.

Apparantly they are still looking for people to play the legendary frontman but the role of lead guitarist Angus Young looks like it will be going to actor Tom Budge who has appeared in the likes of Three Dollars, Australian Rules and The Night We Called It A Day.

Read the full article at Undercover.com.

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32 Comments on "Movie To Be Made About AC/DC Singer Bon Scott"

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1. SHREDDER13 writes:

Meh...it would be worth a watch.

\m/ "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" \m/

# Dec 3, 2008 @ 10:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Diamond Oz writes:

At least the film maker seems genuine about it. Bon Scott was f***ing awesome but I'm not sure why someone would think to make a movie about him. Other than he was f***ing awesome I suppose.

# Dec 3, 2008 @ 10:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. SHREDDER13 writes:

^ Of course!

# Dec 3, 2008 @ 10:26 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Kali writes:

Bon would spew violent, projectile vomit to what AC/DC has become!

# Dec 3, 2008 @ 11:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Gunface138 writes:

Yea, Bon was the singer that got me into AC/DC and rock especially. I still prefer Bon Scott era AC/DC than Brian Johnson. Like Kali said, I doubt the man would approve of this nonsense AC/DC has been up to. He was hardcore before it was hardcore.

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 3:53 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. me again writes:

That to me, is fantastic news.

I love the Brian Johnson era, if it wasnt for Brian Johnson being so good, AC/DC would never have been where they are today. It was the comeback that gave the attention they needed.

If it wasnt for Brian, AC/DC would have died along with Bon

Having said that, as good as Brian is, f*** me Bon was a world class singer, he got the image, the lyrics and the attitude right!

R.I.P my fellow Scotsman ;)

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 8:50 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. godlike writes:

I agree with my man "me again"
There is alot of credit that needs to go to Brian Johnson.....
But when it comes down to whats best...?? The Bon era AC/DC will always be my favorite..!!

Oz says -
"I'm not sure why someone would think to make a movie about him. Other than he was f***ing awesome I suppose." --- EXACTLY..!!

Whats next to the moon..!!

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 9:20 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Jomama writes:

Excellent. I love, love, love the Bon Scott era. But what actor would play him? That is the question? Robert Downey Jr.? lol

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 9:27 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. godlike writes:

Robert Downey Jr.? LOL that is funny...!!

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 9:35 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Diamond Oz writes:

I could see Downey JR playing Scott funnily enough. I doubt they cold f*** up more than the Iggy Pop movie they were going to make starring Elijah Wood as Iggy. Thank Christ I haven't heard anything about that in three years, hopefully that got cancelled.

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 9:38 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. godlike writes:

NO sh**.. as for the Iggy Pop/ Elijah Wood comment..!!

Im not really a RDjr fan.... but I guess they could do worse.... Mark Walberg or hell....how about Gary Busey.. LOL

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 10:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Diamond Oz writes:

*releases bottle of anger* MARK WAHLBERG!!! I DAMN YOU TO HELL!!! YOU KILLED MAX PAYNE!!! YOU BASTARD!!! YOU BASTARD!!!

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 10:10 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. godlike writes:

hahahahahaha - Oz.... you crack me up..!!

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 10:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. BEN SCOTT writes:

HI THERE FOLKS!!! IM BEN SCOTT AND IM THE ONLY "TRUE" SON OF BON SCOTT... IM TRYING TO GET EDDIE MARTIN TO GIVE ME THE ROLE OF PLAYING MY DAD IN THIS MOVIE...
I WOULD DEARLY LOVE YOUR SUPPORT IN THIS... SO IF YOU COULD GET POSTING AND SHOW THAT SUPPORT... PERHAPS WE CAN PURSUADE EDDIE TO LET ME HAVE A TRY OUT...(P.S. MYSPACE"MR AC/DC" TO SEE ME)

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 7:08 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. godlike writes:

Well hello there Ben Scott....Welcome to the mighty MU..!!

As you can clearly see, there are many AC/DC fans that prefer the Bon years... and Im one of em.!!
Im on your space as I write this.... watching videos and checking things out....!! Its definatly cool to see the old footage of the legend... the man Bon Scott..!!

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 7:30 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. bbristowe writes:

I like Max Payne. I was p***ed I missed the movie though.

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 7:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. BrianSD writes:

Did you see Tropic Thunder? It's not great, but Robert Downey Jr is in that movie. After watching that I believe he could play just about anyone.

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 11:57 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. Gunface138 writes:

I thought Tropic Thunder was pretty funny. Not hilarious, just funnier than I expected. and yea, RDjr did pretty effin well playing like 4 different people he's not.

# Dec 6, 2008 @ 4:36 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. ben scott writes:

hell;o there gary...haha
wow.., what a place you guys have here... its like walkng into a cool new world where hard rock runs the show!!!

# Dec 8, 2008 @ 11:41 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. Blindgreed1 writes:

Ben Scott: Welcome to MU. I would gladly cast a vote for you to get the part. Who better than Bon's own flesh and blood to pay homage to such an incredible man. I will check you out on myspace when I get a chance. Until then cheers brother.

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 10:40 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. Fuck_A_Name writes:

I like Max Payne. I was p***ed I missed the movie though

That's the only reason you still like Max Payne. Don't watch that sh**fest they called a movie, and save yourself your good 'ol childhood memories of an excelent grounbreaking game. Trust me on this. They used "bullet time" twice, and both times it was horrible. there was an entire scene where this girl was walking through his house naked, and you still didnt get to see her tits. That's just offensive to me.

And I have no idea what everyone is talking about; Tropic Thunder was f***in awesome. Tom cruise had the funniest part in the movie hands down.

And on topic...lol: this movie better be excellent, because even being as big of an acd fan as i am, I'm still not too excited to see it, so I can only imagine how this would do in the box office with people who only "kinda" like ACDC, and who have probably only heard "Back in Black" in that stupid phone comercial.

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 10:54 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. Blindgreed1 writes:

FAN: I agree that Tropic Thunder had it's moments, but I watched it before I watched Pineapple Express at the drive in and it definately paled in comparison to Pineapple Express.

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 11:02 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. Gunface138 writes:

FAN:
That is f***ed up. As I was reading your comment I thought "Max Payne movie must've sucked. But maybe I'll download it for the naked girl...sh**."
But yea, the entire crowd that goes to see AC/DC movie is going to be preppy fa**ots that don't know anything about rock and wouldn't know what to do with real music.

# Dec 10, 2008 @ 4:57 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. psythe writes:

Pineapple Express was a GOOD movie! I f***ing LAUGHED!

# Dec 10, 2008 @ 5:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. That_One_Guy writes:

Ha.. I know this guy who wears AC/DC shirts all the time and I told him about this movie and he looked at me and said "Who's Bon Scott?" I almost p***ed myself. He also thinks AC/DC stands for Anti-Christ Devil Child. I told him if he ever wears another AC/DC shirt I'll punch him. :-)

Ben Scott -- If you're really Bon Scott's son, wow! That's really cool. Either way, welcome to MU.

Now playing: Deicide - "In Hell I Burn"

# Dec 10, 2008 @ 11:28 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. ben scott writes:

hi there mike!!!
promise ya mate... im really who i say..."shake a leg"...

# Dec 12, 2008 @ 7:33 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. godlike writes:

Ben Scott - Hey man, its cool to see you made it back to the MU..!!
Ive been an AC/DC fan since the 70s.... Oddly enough, I mentioned your dad, while writing in
my profile.!!
So where is it, that we are to vote for you getting the chance to play the role of your dad in this movie..? I would gladly give you my vote..!!
After checking out your "myspace", I must admit there is a bit of a resemblence to your dad... that sly smile of the "cat that ate the canary" is unmistakable..!!

# Dec 12, 2008 @ 8:26 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. That_One_Guy writes:

Ben Scott -- Awesome, dude. AC/DC f***in' rocks.

# Dec 17, 2008 @ 12:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. BEN SCOTT writes:

dropped in to wish all you metal union members... the merriest of christmasses!!! and nothing but the absolute best for the new year!!!
haha gary!!! the cat ate the canary... or hand me another drink...haha
yeah as for the votin thing well i have not been able to get eddie martins email address... i even tried films victoria(australia)... but should i ever find it i will gladly pass it on... haha wouldnt it be great to have him log on to find 10k people telling him to give me the role...haha thats probly why he aint givin it out!!!haha

well as for the looks between me and my old dad!!! well im slowly losin a chin or two(i got more chins than a chinese telephone book !!!hahahahaha)... the more i lose the more we look alike... my plan is even if i dont get the role in the movie... i will show up onset when they are fiming... just to let eddie see what could have been...

a happy and safe holiday to all!!!

# Dec 26, 2008 @ 7:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. BEN SCOTT writes:

forgot to mention there is an interview i did at "the rock dose"... if yaz wanna look...

# Dec 26, 2008 @ 7:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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31. Blindgreed1 writes:

Same to you ben and break a leg.

# Dec 26, 2008 @ 7:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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32. godlike writes:

Hey Ben... Cheers to ya..!! Hope your havin the best of holidays too..!! I sent ya an email a few days back... we'll be talkin soon..!!


We all know " Its a long way to the top" ..!!

# Dec 26, 2008 @ 8:28 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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