Late AC/DC singer movie in the works

A movie about the late AC/DC singer Bon Scott is in the works from Australian filmmaker Eddie Martin, according to Undercover News. The yet-to-be-titled flick is still in the early stages, with Martin saying that the script is "in the writing process" and that he has been meeting with Scott's friends, as well as his former wife Irene, for research. As for who will play Scott and other members of AC/DC, Martin said, "We have been considering casting and we are not going to contain this to Australia."

Martin added that Scott's family and friends are dissatisfied with the numerous books that have been written about the legendary frontman, adding, "We want to go much deeper with the movie."

There's no timetable for when the movie will begin shooting.

Ronald "Bon" Scott was born on July 9th, 1946, and died on February 19th, 1980, after a night of drinking.

He joined AC/DC in 1974, replacing original singer Dave Evans. AC/DC was on the verge of worldwide fame when Scott died and was replaced by Brian Johnson. Johnson's debut with the group, Back in Black, was dedicated to Scott and made AC/DC into superstars.

Guitarist Malcolm Young told us that Scott's spirit has always stayed with the group: [ Click to listen if you have a backstage pass] "He's always there. He never left the band. That's just the way that we are. You know, we're very tight as a unit. It's the reality of it all. You just never forget. There's so many stories with Bon, and it creeps in every day. And if it's not one of the band, it's a fan."

AC/DC is currently on the road in support of its first studio album in eight years, Black Ice.
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