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THE RUNAWAYS Biopic To Go Into Production In Early 2009

December 3, 2008

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter reports that Kristen Stewart ("Twilight") is set to portray Joan Jett in "The Runaways", the rock 'n' roll biopic of the 1970s all-girl band.

The film will revolve around guitarist Jett and singer-keyboardist Cherie Currie and follow them from the band's meteoric rise as teenagers to their dissolution and disillusionment.

Video director Floria Sigismondi wrote the screenplay and is directing. Jett will serve as an executive producer.

The filmmakers are eyeing a 2009 start.

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