Debbie Harry Dreams: Florence Pugh as the Iconic Blondie in Biopic?

The Wait is Over: Debbie Harry Reveals Her Dream Actress for a Blondie Biopic

In a shocking revelation, Blondie's iconic singer Debbie Harry has finally spoken out about her dream actress to play her in an upcoming biopic. And, folks, she's got her heart set on none other than the talented and ravishing Florence Pugh! The 80-year-old punk rock legend shared her thoughts with The Sunday Times, and let's just say we're dying to know more.

"Ah, I would be in heaven if someone like Florence Pugh played me," Harry gushed. "She's a great actress, and I think she could do anything." Now, we know what you're thinking: what makes Harry so confident that Pugh is the perfect fit? Well, let us tell you - with her extensive experience in playing complex characters, from Lady Macbeth to Midsommar, it's no wonder Harry thinks she'd be a natural for the role.

But here's the juicy part: this isn't the first time someone has been courted to play Harry. Back in 2007, Kirsten Dunst revealed that she and Harry had met to discuss a potential biopic - with Dunst set to take on the role of course! However, it seems like those plans never quite took off.

Now, we know what you're thinking: what about Pugh's Marvel commitments? Won't she be too busy saving the world as Black Widow or battling The Avengers? Not according to Harry, who is reportedly thrilled at the prospect of working with Wells, the Aftersun director rumored to be helming the project.

But wait, there's more! It seems like Blondie has been getting a lot of attention lately. Not only are they gearing up for a biopic, but they're also working on a documentary about their time together as a band. And let's not forget, Chris Stein and Harry are busy cooking up some new music - it's going to be a wild ride, folks!

So, what makes Pugh so perfect for the role? According to Entertainment Weekly, she revealed at the 2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival that Blondie is one of her dream roles - because, let's face it, who wouldn't want to play a punk rock icon like Debbie Harry?

"I really want to recognize the women I play, whether it's my mom or my gran," Pugh explained. "I want to play complex and confusing characters." And, with her impressive track record of playing historical figures and classic literature adaptations, we can confidently say she'd be more than up for the task.

But what about Harry's take on Pugh? According to The Sunday Times, she thinks Pugh has a "great" quality that would make her perfect for the role. And let's just say, based on their shared love of music and all things punk rock, we wouldn't be surprised if these two became fast friends.

So, will this dream team come together? We can only hope! But one thing's for sure - with Debbie Harry and Florence Pugh at the helm, it'll be a biopic like no other. Stay tuned, folks, because it looks like Blondie is ready to rock!

Sources:

• The Sunday Times
• The Scholarly Note (thescholarlynote.com)
• Entertainment Weekly