Paramount+ has unveiled the official trailer for Ozzy: No Escape From Now, the feature-length documentary about the late Ozzy Osbourne, premiering October 7 in the U.S. and internationally (excluding Japan).
Directed by BAFTA winner Tania Alexander (Gogglebox), the documentary began filming in 2022 during the making of Osbourne’s 13th studio album, Patient Number 9, and followed him through to his final performance with BLACK SABBATH in Birmingham on July 5.
The film promises an unflinching look at Osbourne’s life since his devastating 2019 fall, highlighting the health struggles that defined his later years. In the trailer, Ozzy is heard reflecting: “I used to take pills for fun. Now I take them to stay alive.”
The project became even more poignant following Osbourne’s passing from a heart attack on July 22. In a statement to Rolling Stone, directors Tania and Phil Alexander said: “We are truly heartbroken to hear the news of Ozzy‘s passing. Filming with him, Sharon, Aimee, Kelly and Jack for the last three and a half years will always be a cherished and remarkable experience — largely because we got to regularly witness Ozzy‘s indomitable spirit, his mischievous, irresistible grin and his masterful display of unique one-liners. We will always love you, dear Oz. And we send love and strength to Sharon and her family.”
Produced by U.K. company Echo Velvet in partnership with the Osbournes and MTV Entertainment Studios, the film features appearances from Sharon Osbourne and the couple’s children, alongside fellow musicians Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH), Duff McKagan (GUNS N’ ROSES), Robert Trujillo (METALLICA), Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan (TOOL), Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Zakk Wylde, producer Andrew Watt, and Billy Morrison.
When the film was first announced in February, Ozzy said: “The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I’ve been through. There’s been times when I thought my number was up. But making music and making two albums saved me. I’d have gone nuts without music.”
Sharon Osbourne added: “This film is an honest account of what has happened to Ozzy during the last few years. It shows how hard things have been for him and the courage he has shown while dealing with a number of serious health issues, including Parkinson’s. It’s about the reality of his life now. We have worked with a production team we trust and have allowed them the freedom to tell the story openly. We hope that story will inspire people that are facing similar issues to Ozzy.”
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