Four one-sheets show off the recognizable cast playing some of the greatest names in rock music history, with Alan Rickman as CBGB founder Hilly Krystal; Ashley Greene as his rebellious daughter, Lisa; Malin Akerman as Debbie Harry; Rupert Grint as Dead Boys guitarist Cheetah Chrome; Taylor Hawkins as Iggy Pop; Joel David Moore as Joey Ramone; and Justin Bartha as Stiv Bators. The Village Voice, which is just minutes away from where the CBGB used to stand, was not impressed...
"If you're the type of cynical punk asshole who thinks the movie about CBGB can't be anything but terrible, well GOOD NEWS, the movie's poster essentially proves you right."
The cartoon background of the cast shot seems to indicate this is a film that won't be taking itself too seriously, aiming to have a little fun rather than being a straight forward biopic. Iggy Pop, Talking Heads, Velvet Underground, Television, and Patti Smith are just a small number of the bands featured on the soundtrack, listed on the three vintage-style posters. There's no release date set, but a trailer should be on the way soon.
