The forthcoming film about AC/DC’s late frontman, Bon Scott, will not be a strict biopic but rather a fictionalised narrative set in the 1960s during his “coming-of-age” years. Halo Films recently announced the production of The Kid From Harvest Road. Lee Tiger Halley, who stars in Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe, will play Scott in the film. The script comes from Stephen Belowsky and co-writer/director David Vincent Smith, with Tim Duffy as producer, and Halo Films’ Ian Hale and Protocol Pictures’ Nicko Mezzino as executive producers.
After the announcement of the film, Halo Films clarified that the production would not precisely depict Scott’s life. Instead, it would capture his spirit in a fictional way. The film would delve deeper into Scott’s early years in Fremantle to explore the events and cultural landscape that shaped him as an individual and as a member of AC/DC. This approach would provide a more imaginative exploration of Scott’s character and experiences.
Bon Scott fronted AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980 and sang on the band’s first six albums. Brian Johnson took his place just weeks after Scott’s death and has been with the band ever since. AC/DC recently announced a huge UK and European stadium tour for 2024, as well as a new drummer and bassist for these shows. They will perform 21 dates in ten countries, marking their first tour in Europe in eight years. Additionally, in celebration of their fiftieth anniversary, they are releasing limited edition gold vinyl pressings of their entire album catalogue.
The film, which will enter production in early 2025, provides an opportunity to showcase the cultural environment and values of the sixties and dive deeper into the icon’s past, allowing fans to understand the influences on his music and ultimately the band’s legacy
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