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Mary Guibert Rejects Pitt for Jeff Buckley Biopic

1/24/2025

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Story summary

Mary Guibert, mother of the late Jeff Buckley, turned down Brad Pitt's offer to play her son in a biopic, doubting his ability to capture Buckley's essence. Instead, the project transformed into a documentary titled "It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley," set to debut at Sundance on January 24, with Pitt serving as executive producer. Buckley tragically passed away in 1997 at just 30 years old.

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Mary Guibert, mother of Jeff Buckley, rejected Brad Pitt's offer to portray her son in a biopic, doubting his ability to capture Buckley's essence. This decision recalls the 1991 tribute concert for Tim Buckley, Jeff's father, where Jeff performed, highlighting the family's complex legacy in music. The documentary "It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley" will premiere at Sundance, focusing on his influential yet brief career.

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Story summary

Mary Guibert, mother of the late Jeff Buckley, turned down Brad Pitt's offer to play her son in a biopic, doubting his ability to capture Buckley's essence. Instead, the project transformed into a documentary titled "It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley," set to debut at Sundance on January 24, with Pitt serving as executive producer. Buckley tragically passed away in 1997 at just 30 years old.

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