Rock Legend Wants Florence Pugh to Star in Her Biopic

Blondie’s Debbie Harry has made it clear who she wants to play her in an upcoming biopic: Florence Pugh.

In an interview with The Sunday Times, the 80-year-old rock icon shared her excitement about the project, directed by Charlotte Wells, who also directed Aftersun. Harry said, “If it were somebody like Florence Pugh, I would be in heaven. I just think she’s a great actor and she could do anything.”

Harry isn’t new to acting herself. She has appeared in films like the neo-noir Union City, David Cronenberg’s Videodrome, John Waters’ Hairspray, Martin Scorsese’s New York Stories, and John Carpenter’s segment of Body Bags.

However, she admitted to having one big regret. Ridley Scott had offered her the lead in the classic sci-fi film Blade Runner, but her record label wouldn’t let her take time away from music, so she had to turn it down.

Daryl Hannah eventually played the role, and Harry’s bandmate Chris Stein said it was “bad advice” that kept her from accepting the part.

Florence Pugh is now one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, known for movies like Midsommar and Little Women, the latter earning her an Oscar nomination. Interestingly, Pugh has already expressed interest in playing Debbie Harry.

At the 2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, when asked which famous figure she’d like to portray in a biopic, she replied, “Blondie, just because she’s so cool,” according to Entertainment Weekly.

With Harry’s endorsement and Pugh’s interest, the biopic could bring together one of today’s most talented actresses and one of rock’s most iconic figures. Fans of both Harry and Pugh are likely to be excited about the possibility of seeing this collaboration on the big screen.

Florence Pugh would be a fantastic choice to bring Debbie Harry to life. She has the talent and presence to capture both the energy and charisma of the rock legend. What do you think about this casting choice? Share your thoughts in the comments below.