Wiley biopic to look at grime pioneer's life story
Grime pioneer says the film covers his life, 'highs and lows'
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Your support makes all the difference.'Godfather of grime' Wiley is getting his own big-screen treatment, according to a report in Variety.
The music pioneer behind crossover hits including "Wearing My Rolex" will be the main feature of the production from Pulse Films and BMG.
Adam Smith will helm the picture which tells of his tumultuous life story, along with the growth of grime from its underground roots to a genre with fans around the world.
Smith's feature debut was Trespass Against Us which starred Michael Fassbender. He also headed up the Chemical Brothers documentary Don't Think and directed the music video for Wiley's track "Wot Do U Call It?".
Wiley, born Richard Kylea Cowie, said: "This is my life, my highs and lows, but it's not really all about me. When I make music, help the scene or even do something like this, it's like I'm not alone any more. It's for people who grew up like me. I'm doing it to help people who are lost like me."
Wiley's latest album Godfather II was released on 27 April.
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