New B.B. King BIOPIC
The BIOPIC
Lucille chronicles B.B. King’s rise from extreme poverty to international superstardom — from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the world’s most iconic stages. The narrative will spotlight his genre-defining collaborations with Eric Clapton, U2, The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora, Carlos Santana, and others — and his transformative role in bringing the blues to a global audience.
At the heart of the film is King’s lifelong partnership with Lucille, the Gibson guitar he named after a woman tied to a near-death experience. For King, Lucille was an anchor, a muse, and the instrument through which he poured every ounce of heart and humanity into his music.
Known for their work on Starz’s Power Universe, including the original series, Canton Entertainment’s recent productions include Red Sonja and Lionsgate’s horror trilogy The Strangers. They most recently wrapped on Luc Besson’s Dracula: The Love Tale, starring Caleb Landry Jones and Christoph Waltz, and are currently in production on the KISS biopic Shout It Out Loud, helmed by McG.
“I’ve had the privilege of working on transformative, music-driven films throughout my career, from New Jack City to Purple Rain to KISS,”
MARK CANTON
“I promised Mr. King in 2014 that we would tell his truth with the same perfection he demanded every time he held Lucille.”
VASSAL BENFORD
“LUCILLE’ is more than a biopic, it’s a tribute to every kid who ever found hope in music. It is an honor to help bring this extraordinary story, and the profound bond between B.B. and Lucille, to audiences everywhere.”
DOROTHY CANTON