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Jade's life could be made into movie
Updated 12:01pm on 24 Mar 2009Jade Goody's life story could now be turned into a major feature film.
Trustees of the estate of the reality TV star, who died on Sunday after a seven-month battle with cervical cancer, are said to have drawn up plans for a biographical movie.
Cancer battle: Jade died on Sunday
British director Nick Love, who directed 2004 hit The Football Factory and is the executive producer of current biopic Bronson, is said to be their first choice to direct the film.
Goody's friend Danny Hayward, who is one of three trustees of a fund set up for her two sons, Bobby, five, and fouryearold Freddie, confirmed the project was being discussed.
He said: "Her story lends itself to a biographical film. She's captured the mood of the nation. We want it to tap into raising awareness of cervical cancer."
Sources at Mr Love's company, Vertigo Films, said he was "very flattered" by the suggestion, but his involvement would depend on his work schedule.
Publishers have also been scrambling to be the first to release books about Goody with one, John Blake Publishing, being accused of cashing in on her death by renaming its paperback release of her second book, Catch A Falling Star, to Jade: Fighting To The End. The firm is also said to have changed the front cover of the autobiography, which is expected in shops by the end of this week, to include the dates of her birth and death.
It has now been announced that Goody's funeral will take place on 4 April, with a 21-car cortege travelling from her home in Upshire, Essex, to the St John the Baptist church in Buckhurst Hill.
The service will feature her favourite hymns and songs and a reading from her best friend and bridesmaid Kate Jackson. Goody will then be buried in the burial park at Epping Forest.
Reader views (7)
What a ridiculous idea, how on earth can a film be made of her life when it was all played out in front of the camera's anyway! She made her mark, has highlighted awareness of a dreadful disease, now let her rest in peace and her two boys get on with their lives in privacy. The only people who will want to keep this going are those who think they can benefit financially from it.
- Carol B, London, UK, 25/03/2009 16:23
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I do hope this project goes ahead, it would be a fitting tribute to the People's Princess. Vin Diesel would make an excellent Jade, with Bill Nighy as mum Jackiey. Michael Caine could make a superb cameo at the end as Max Clifford.
- Keith, Kings Cross, London, UK, 25/03/2009 13:16
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I admire Jade for her courage and dignity - but think a film would just be a little bit too much.
- Marianne, SW France, 24/03/2009 16:51
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Have to agree. Despite being very saddened by her plight and her death and what it means for her family - it's all starting to get too much. It started with the OK! edition being brought out to commerorate her life before she was even dead! It will be a long time before I buy that magazine again...they might have paid her well but god they got their last ounce and I fear it's not over yet. As for helping other young woman - the answer isnt a film but maybe a trust set up to remember her and raise funds for young women affected by cervical cancer. As Janey said - someone like Jane Tomlin who was beyond courageous in her fight and the good she did, never got this kind of treatment....it's all got way too much she was at the end of the day a reality TV star who had a tough life but don't turn her into a saint.
- Nicky, london, 24/03/2009 16:20
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Film, no way, ridiculous!
- Elly, London, 24/03/2009 15:58
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Um lets all not go overboard eh? A film? why? She was a normal girl who somehow ended up in the public eye and who showed courage and bravery when facing her death and vowed to help her sons have money for a good upbringing. I feel saddened by her death but I dont think we should elivate her to Saint status. Yes she has helped women by bringing about awareness of cancer but so do other members of the public and they go unsung!
- Natty, London, 24/03/2009 13:54
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I'm sorry, like Diana (but not if you see what I mean),
This is getting all a wee bit ridiculous now.
Really tragic about her, and I feel for her boys but a film?????
and there is talk of a STATUE now, wrong, wrong, wrong.
Look at Jane Tomlin and the work she did (for others) whilst dying of cancer. She raised millions of pounds for OTHER CANCER SUFFERERS - any film or statue for her???
- Janey C, inverness scotland, 24/03/2009 12:22
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