Stormzy's Film Company to Co-Produce Ian Wright Biopic
The film will trace Wright’s rise from south London to England stardom, with a producing team led by Stormzy and #Merky Films.
- On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, UK rapper Stormzy confirmed his company #Merky Films will executive produce an official biopic of England football legend Ian Wright, documenting his journey from childhood to professional stardom.
- The film explores Wright's story as a Black British boy born to first-generation Caribbean immigrants on the Honor Oak Estate in South London, where football became "the young boy's only escape from his tough home life."
- Writer-Director Tom Wilton, who penned the script, promised to tell the history "raw and real," with Academy Award nominated producer Sara McFarlane and casting directors Carolyn McLeod and Matt Sheppard completing the production team.
- Stormzy called it an "honour" for #Merky Films to be co-producing Ian Wright, as the film chronicles his path to becoming Arsenal's second-top goal scorer and Crystal Palace's Player of the Century.
- Launched last year, #Merky Films aims to champion British storytelling and provide a platform for underrepresented voices; cast and release schedule details will be announced at a later date as production begins.
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Stormzy’s production company #Merky Films has announced it will co-produce an official biopic based on the life of Arsenal legend Ian Wright.The Brit Award-winning grime artist will serve as executive producer on the project, which follows Mr Wright’s journey from a difficult childhood in South London to becoming one of England’s most celebrated footballers.Tom Wilton, whose credits include Muscle and A Love Letter to M, has written the screenpl…
British football legend Ian Wright confirmed to be getting official biopic film with huge UK music star producing
British football icon Ian Wright's life story is set to be told in an official biopic that will be co-produced by Stormzy's #Merky Films and executive-produced by the UK rapper.Wright enjoyed a remarkable rise from amateur football to England, Arsenal and Crystal Palace legend status. Only Thierry Henry has scored more goals for the Gunners, while Wright was named the Eagles' player of the century.Since hanging up his boots, the 62-year-old has …
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