NSYNC Biopic Project Put on Hold Amid Internal Discussions
NSYNC fans eager for a reunion of the iconic boy band will have to wait a bit longer as a planned biopic project hits a roadblock. According to sources at The Hollywood Reporter, producer Neal H. Moritz, known for blockbuster franchises like Fast and the Furious and Sonic the Hedgehog, has been shopping around a biopic focusing on NSYNC’s rise to fame following a legal battle with their former manager, Lou Pearlman.
The project, which had advanced to the screenwriting stage with talks of Justin Timberlake serving as an executive producer, faced challenges due to the need for approval from all five members of the group. Each member is represented by a different management firm, making dealmaking complex. Discussions with the band are ongoing, with internal talks also considering the possibility of a documentary instead.
NSYNC’s journey from recording a demo in Shaquille O’Neal’s house to becoming a global sensation in the late ’90s and early 2000s is a tale ripe for the current wave of nostalgia. Their legal battle with Pearlman, who had also managed acts like the Backstreet Boys, led to their breakout success with hit albums like No Strings Attached and Celebrity.
The biopic project may still have a chance if further discussions with the band yield positive results, as fans continue to crave more NSYNC content. In the meantime, the success of recent music biopics like Bohemian Rhapsody has set the stage for potential projects in the genre. Justin Timberlake, who has found success in the film industry as well, remains a key figure in the potential NSYNC biopic’s development.
As the music biopic trend continues to flourish, with upcoming projects centered around artists like Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, and the Bee Gees, the future of the NSYNC biopic remains uncertain. For now, fans can enjoy Timberlake’s film work and even catch a glimpse of NSYNC’s reunion track in the recent Trolls World Tour movie.