Looks like the shades, the swagger, and the sermonising are heading straight to your telly, butt — a feature-length film about U2’s Bono is officially in the works, ready to beam straight into your living room.
This won’t be your average rock doc either. From his early days as a scrappy Dublin lad with a dream (and questionable mullet), to fronting the biggest band on the planet, the film promises to dive into Bono’s rise, his activism, and, let’s be honest, a fair bit of preaching to presidents. Expect plenty of iconic gigs – Slane Castle, Live Aid, that time he nearly killed himself climbing into the crowd – alongside tales of sunglasses that cost more than your car. 😎
Whether you see him as rock’s saintly saviour or the king of humblebrag, there’s no denying Bono’s lived a life worth filming. Love him or love to moan about him, you’ll be glued to the screen. Proper job for U2 fans, and a guilty pleasure for the rest of us.
📺 Release date and broadcaster are being kept under wraps for now, but safe bet it’ll be one of the big players (Netflix, Disney+, or maybe the Beeb if they’re feeling lush).
So, what’s occurring? Will you be tuning in to watch the gospel according to Bono, or will you be hiding behind the sofa when the leather pants come out? 🤘
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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