Universal Pictures has optioned the rights to ‘Scar Tissue’, an Anthony Kiedis memoir for a feature film project. Upon release, ‘Scar Tissue’ not only became an instant hit but was also a New York Times bestseller. More often than not, the book is described as a candid account of Kiedis’ life, including being the frontman for Red Hot Chili Peppers and his struggles with addiction.
The book “contains a deeply unconventional father & son story set against a substance-fueled 70s & 80s LA punk scene,” according to language sent by the studio.
The movie will be produced by Brian Grazer through his Imagine Entertainment, along with Kiedis and his manager, Guy Oseary. Jay Polidoro, executive VP of production development at Universal Pictures, will oversee the project for the studio.
Kiedis, who was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1962, moved to Los Angeles at age 12. In 1983, he co-founded the Red Hot Chili Peppers alongside guitarist Hillel Slovak, bassist Flea (Michael Balzary) and drummer Jack Irons.
Over time, the band stitched together a dedicated following before rocking its way to stardom after the release of its fourth album, the seven-times platinum Blood Sugar Sex Magik, in 1991.
To date, the band has released a total of 13 studio albums, including 2022’s Return of the Dream Canteen, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
In 2012, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Apart from its exploits in the records, RHCP still remains a mammoth on the touring circuit. As per a report, the band finished ninth on the list of 2023’s biggest rock tours (and 23rd on the all-genre ranking) with a total gross of $77.2 million and 657,000 tickets from 18 shows on its Unlimited Love tour.
For 2024, the group is all set to begin their road trip again on May 28 for a new round of dates, including a headlining slot at Bonnaroo in June.
Currently, this is how the band’s lineup looks – Kiedis, Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante.
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