As I delve deeper into the world of cinema, I find myself increasingly captivated by the stories that touch our hearts and souls. The making of Back to Black has been particularly poignant for me, as it sheds light on the life of Amy Winehouse – a woman whose voice was not just heard through her music, but resonated in our daily lives.
Following its cinema release earlier in the year, the Amy Winehouse biopic titled “Back to Black” is now available for streaming on Netflix.
Under the guidance of director Sam Taylor-Johnson, this movie chronicles the journey of a renowned London singer from stardom to the battles they faced with substance abuse.
Industry star Marisa Abela portrays the singer in the film and, yes, she actually sang.
One remarkable aspect of Amy was her ability to never sing a song exactly the same way twice.
In particular during specific interviews or performances, it needs to sound just right, as it’s rare for it to ever sound that way. That’s why I made sure it was important.
She continued: “But again, it’s just another challenge. It’s just another, like, way to work.
All three actors – Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan, and Lesley Manville – portray actual individuals who significantly influenced the singer’s life.
But who is who? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast and who they play.
Back to Black cast: Who plays Amy Winehouse?
The full cast list is as follows:
- Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse
- Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil
- Eddie Marsan as Mitch Winehouse
- Jeff Tunke as Mark Ronson
- Ryan O’Doherty as Chris Taylor
- Lesley Manville as Cynthia
- Juliet Cowan plays Janis
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast members and who they play.
Marisa Abela plays Amy Winehouse
As a movie-loving soul, I’d say: I’m referring to Amy Winehouse, an unforgettable singer-songwriter whose deep roots in blues music left an indelible impact on the world of tunes. Her career soared with her unique voice and powerful songs until the unfortunate day she passed away at just 27 due to alcohol poisoning.
Has Marisa Abela appeared in anything other than Cobra (2020), Five Dates (interactive movie), or Industry (BBC drama where she portrayed investment banker Yasmin)?
Eddie Marsan plays Mitch Winehouse
Who is Mitch Winehouse? Amy’s father.
Is there any other movie or TV show that Eddie Marsan has appeared in aside from those listed: Mission: Impossible III, Happy-Go-Lucky, Gangster No 1, V for Vendetta, Sherlock Holmes, War Horse, The World’s End, Still Life, and The Exception?
Besides appearing on screen, the character has been featured in various TV series such as Ray Donovan, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Ridley Road, The Canoe, His Wife, and the Thief, and The Power.
As a devoted admirer, I must admit that I wasn’t pleased with the depiction of myself in Asif Kapadia’s 2015 documentary Amy. Fast forward to 2021, I found myself delving into another documentary, this time titled Reclaiming Amy, where I had a role.
He stated that his comments were not in response to the documentary; instead, the documentary stands on its own, and it’s Kapadia who tells its story.
However, during the production of this film, I’ve come to understand something important: losing someone special, such as Amy, who has deeply impacted our lives, is similar to losing a family member. We hear her voice constantly – in the car driving kids to school, while cooking Sunday dinner, and so on.
When an individual passes away at such a tender age under unfortunate circumstances, it leaves us all deeply affected. As a coping mechanism, we often try to find meaning in what happened and construct a soothing storyline that provides some sense of understanding.
Jack O’Connell plays Blake Fielder-Civil
Who is Blake Fielder-Civil? Amy’s ex-husband.
I’ve made a name for myself, particularly through my role in the E4 teen drama Skins. Since then, I’ve had the privilege to be part of projects like This Is England, The Runaway, Weekender, The Somnambulists, Tower Block, The Liability, Private Peaceful and 300: Rise of an Empire.
Over the past few years, his work can be seen in films such as Starred U, ’71, Money Monster, Unbroken, and Lady Chatterley’s Lover.
Juliet Cowan plays Janis Winehouse
Who is Janis Winehouse? Amy’s grandmother.
Has Juliet Cowan appeared in any other comedies aside from Back to Life, Stuck, Fresh Meat, and Cuckoo?
Other credits include The Sarah Jane Adventures, Silent Witness and Everything I Know About Love.
Lesley Manville plays Cynthia Winehouse
Who is Cynthia Winehouse? Amy’s grandmother.
What else has Lesley Manville been in? Manville rose to fame starring in Emmerdale.
She currently boasts five BAFTA nominations and has graced both the big screen and TV in productions such as Maleficent, Mr Turner, Phantom Thread, Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, Mum, Harlots, Save Me Too, Magpie Murders, Sherwood, Citadel, and The Crown.
Ryan O’Doherty plays Chris Taylor
In my world of music fandom, I’m referring to Chris Taylor – the man who used to be Amy’s significant other. There’s a powerful song titled Stronger Than Me that she is said to have penned based on her past relationship with him.
Have viewers seen Ryan O’Doherty in any other projects aside from Loki and the short movie Little Fantasies?
Back to Back is now available to stream on Netflix.
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