Hollywood Popular Artists

Jun 5th 2012, 17:47

By Zachary Swickey

Few venues have the legendary status of the now-defunct CBGB – the NYC club where a who's who of rock and punk superstars got their start throughout the '70s and '80s.

An upcoming film will document the iconic venue's story and some intriguing actor choices have been revealed. Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins is set to play Stooges' frontman Iggy Pop (he does have the bod for it), Johnny Galecki from "The Big Bang Theory" will play music manager Terry Ork and actress Mickey Sumner will delve into the role of Patti Smith.

The film, dubbed simply "CBGB," will focus on the punk rock music scene for which the club was the epicenter. Bands from the Ramones to the Talking Heads to Blondie all got their start and shaped their sound at the legendary venue. The club was forcibly closed in 2007 with owner Hilly Kristal, who will be played in the film by Alan Rickman, unfortunately passing away just a year later.

Malin Ackerman, Joel David Moore and "Harry Potter" star Rupert Grint have also snagged roles in the ensemble drama. Director Randall Miller – best known for the star-studded 2008 indie hit "Bottle Shock" – co-wrote the effort with Jody Savin.

Production is expected to begin on June 25 in Savannah, Georgia, before heading to New York.

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