The first official trailer for the highly anticipated SCORPIONS biopic Wind Of Change has just dropped — giving fans a first glimpse into the story behind one of the most iconic rock bands of all time.
Currently in production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in London, Wind Of Change promises to chronicle the incredible journey of the legendary German rockers, from their formation to global stardom, with a special focus on their cultural impact during the Cold War era — particularly through their anthemic hit that shares the film’s title.
Directed by Alex Ranarivelo and produced by ESX Entertainment for FOX Entertainment Studios, the film is being made in association with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The cast features a stellar international lineup including:
- Dominic West (The Crown)
- Alexander Dreymon (The Last Kingdom)
- Ludwig Trepte (Generation War)
- Ed Speleers (You)
- David Kross (The Reader)
- Luke Brandon Field (Interview With The Vampire, Jojo Rabbit)
Wind Of Change is a music biopic chronicling the incredible journey of the legendary rock group the SCORPIONS, with the longest-running and most successful lineup of the band including guitarist Rudolf Schenker (Dreymon),Klaus Meine (Trepte),Matthias Jabs (Speleers) and drummer Herman Rarebell (Field). It tells the story of a band united by their passion for music, who sought to inspire change in the world through their powerful sound and meaningful lyrics.
At the heart of the film is their iconic anthem “Wind Of Change”, which became the soundtrack to the end of the Cold War, symbolizing hope, peace and unity. Through their music, with hits ranging from “Rock You Like A Hurricane” to “Still Loving You”, the SCORPIONS helped bridge the divide between East and West, leaving an indelible mark on history and proving the transformative power of art. West is set to play Doc McGhee, the SCORPIONS famous music manager and Kross will star as Andrej, the band’s imprisoned friend on the other side of the Berlin wall.
“It’s been an unbelievable journey developing this film and bringing it to life feels surreal” says Ali Afshar, founder and president of ESX Entertainment. “Not only did the SCORPIONS‘ music help me get through tremendous difficulties as an Iranian immigrant in America in the early ’80s, but their message of love, peace and rock ‘n’ roll seems more relevant today than ever. This cast is an amazing ensemble of truly great talent. I can’t thank FOX Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment enough for their support and especially the band — Rudolf, Klaus and Matthias — for believing in us and trusting us to tell their life story.”
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