Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 10, 2025 · Entertainment

Bidding War Ensues for David Bowie Biopic Revealing Private Life Secrets

A potential biopic of David Bowie promises to lift the lid on his private life (pictured in 1973)

THE SECRET LIFE OF DAVID BOWIE: NEW BIOPIC TO EXPOSE ALL

In a shocking move, a biopic of the late rock legend David Bowie is in the works, and it's going to be juicier than you ever imagined! The film is based on Suzi Ronson's explosive autobiography, "Me And Mr Jones: My Life With David Bowie And The Spiders From Mars," which has been optioned for a Hollywood movie deal.

Suzi, who was the stylist behind Bowie's iconic Ziggy Stardust look, revealed in an exclusive interview with thescholarlynote.com that her book has been auctioned off to be made into a major motion picture. "It's going to be a wild ride," she teased. "The film will take you back to the Ziggy Stardust days and Bowie's rise to fame, but it won't shy away from the scandals either."

Suzi Ronson, wife of Bowie's right-hand man Mick Ronson, has revelaed her autobiography has been optioned with the hope of becoming a Hollywood movie

One of those scandals is a highly publicized one-night stand that Suzi had with Bowie when he was still married to his first wife Angie. According to Suzi, she was set up on a date with Bowie by Angie herself! "I was curious about him," Suzi confessed. "I think Angie thought we'd hit it off, and David called me and said, 'Why don't you come over and do my hair?' So I went up to London, had a great meal, and... well, let's just say he made a good impression."

The film will reportedly delve into the details of this secret affair, which was allegedly facilitated by Angie herself. But that's not all - Suzi also revealed that she was responsible for creating Bowie's iconic Ziggy Stardust look, which was inspired by a spiky red feather cut she styled on him.

But what's even more fascinating is the revelation that David Bowie had been working on a secret project in his study, locked away from prying eyes. Only he and his personal assistant had access to this mysterious room, where he spent countless hours pouring over notes and ideas for an "18th Century musical." Dubbed "The Spectator," this unfinished project has never been seen by anyone until now.

Suzie (pictured), who helped create the singer's famous Ziggy Stardust look, published Me And Mr Jones: My Life With David Bowie And The Spiders From Mars last year

Archivists discovered the notes pinned to the walls of Bowie's office in New York, exactly as he left them. The project appears to focus on the development of art and satire in 18th Century London, with tales of notorious thieves like "Honest" Jack Sheppard thrown into the mix. It seems that even in death, David Bowie has one final surprise for his fans.

The V&A Museum has acquired the notes and will be donating them to the public along with the rest of Bowie's archive. Fans can get a glimpse of this fascinating project when it goes on display at the David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Storehouse in Hackney Wick, opening September 13th.

But that's not all - the exhibition will also feature an astonishing collection of over 90,000 iconic items from Bowie's illustrious career. Think handwritten lyrics to hits like "Fame" (1975), "Heroes" (1977), and "Ashes To Ashes" (1980); musical instruments; notebooks filled with ideas for songs and albums; guest curators; and even costumes worn during his Ziggy Stardust period.

The film will also reportedly tackle Suzie's one-night stand with Bowie which happened while he was still married to his first wife Angie (pictured in 1972)

And if that's not enough, the exhibition will also showcase Bowie's unique "cut-up" method of writing, which was introduced to him by none other than William Burroughs. It seems that David Bowie was always pushing the boundaries, even in death.

Stay tuned for more updates on this explosive biopic and the fascinating secrets it promises to reveal about the life and times of one of rock's greatest legends!