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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Has the Perfect Pick For Someone To Play Him in a Potential Biopic — Billie Eilish — ‘She’s Amazing’

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The possibility of making a biographical film about R.E.M. remains a recurring theme in the industry's conversations, and during his recent appearance at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Michael Stipe offered an answer that no one saw coming. Faced with the question of who should interpret it if a film about his career ever materialized, the legendary singer suggested, unexpectedly, to Billie Eilish. On the 24 year old singer, Stipe was blunt…

The biographical film about R.E.M. doesn’t seem to be in anyone’s plans, but Michael Stipe, leader of the group, is quite clear who should interpret it if it ever happened. And no, his response was not at all obvious. In a new interview with Stephen Colbert, both joked about the possibility of [...] See more news in Indie Hoy.

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Billboard broke the news in United States on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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