The official
CBGB Facebook page and The Hollywood Reporter announced that the biopic starring
Harry Potter alum Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman will hit U.S. theatres this October, during the CBGB Musical Festival.
XLrator Media bought the U.S. rights, and the film will be released during the festival, which will run from October 9-13 in New York City.
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"CBGB is one of the most iconic and authentic names in music history, and Randy’s extraordinary film is a raucously entertaining celebration of the music and artists that have defined the culture for decades," said Barry Gordon, XLrator Media CEO, in a statement Thursday. "CBGB is the rare film that will resonate with teens, millennials and legacy fans alike. The whole family can jump in the mosh pit together for this one!"