Spinning Gold: Release Date, Cast, And More

Casablanca Records is one of the most influential music labels in history, but the story of its founder, Neil Bogart, isn't as well-known as it should be. Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Isley Brothers, The Village People, Bill Withers, and the rock band KISS all rose to great heights thanks to Bogart and were signed to the label that would become the most successful independent record company in history. Now, the film "Spinning Gold" looks to transport audiences back to the 1970s, when disco reigned supreme, funk was beginning to pick up steam, and Neil Bogart was on top of the world. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming music producer biopic, and more.

"Spinning Gold" will be available in theaters starting March 31, 2023. The film is being distributed by Hero Entertainment and Howling Wolf Films, so there's no real way of predicting where the film may end up as far as streaming services are concerned following the theatrical window. It's a long time coming for the flick that was first announced all the way back in September of 2011, with Justin Timberlake originally attached in the lead role. There were multiple delays during production, including the drug and diamond smuggling scandal with Envision Entertainment, and allegations of unfair labor practices by ACTRA when the film was shooting its scenes in Canada.

"Spinning Gold" is a musical biopic centered on the life and career of Casablanca Records founder and legendary record producer, Neil Bogart. He's the man responsible for discovering beloved musical acts like Donna Summer, The Village People, and KISS, as well as signing influential artists like Gladys Knight & the Pips and the Isley Brothers, and helping launch them into the stratosphere of musical success. Additional artists signed to Casablanca Records include The Godz, Fanny, The Hudson Brothers, and the always underrated T. Rex, but for the most part, Casablanca Records was synonymous with disco and funk. Bogart sadly died of cancer and lymphoma at the young age of 39, leaving behind an incomparable legacy of industry-altering influence. The film was written and directed by Bogart's son, so it's safe to assume that the portrait painted of his legacy will be most flattering.

As is the case with any film tackling the real-life entertainment industry, plenty of well-known performers are taking on the roles of some pretty famous folks. The cast of "Spinning Gold" is no different, gathering talent from the screen, stage, and everywhere in between. Jeremy Jordan stars as Neil Bogart, and is joined by Wiz Khalifa as George Clinton, Jason Isaacs as Al Bogart, Jason Derulo as Ron Isley, Jay Pharoah as Cecil Holmes, Michelle Monaghan as Beth Bogart, Dan Fogler as Buck Reingold, Sebastian Maniscalco as Giorgio Moroder, Ledisi as Gladys Knight, Sam Harris as Paul Stanley, Caylee Cowan as Farrah Lee, Chris Redd as Frankie Crocker, James Wolk as Larry Harris, Tayla Parx as Donna Summer, Lyndsy Fonseca as Joyce Biawitz, Pink Sweats as Bill Withers, Casey Likes as Gene Simmons, Alex Gaskarth as Peter Criss, Vincent Pastore as Big Joey, with Peyton List as Nancy Weiss and Michael Ian Black as Bill Aucoin. 

You had me at "Wiz Khalifa as George Clinton."

Spinning Gold is written, directed, and produced by Timothy Scott Bogart (son of Neil Bogart) and produced by Jessica Martins, Laurence Mark, Gary A. Randall, Chris Torto, Bradley Bogart, and David Haring. Grammy Award-winning music producer Evan "Kidd" Bogart, as well as Harvey Mason, Jr., and Atlantic Records president Kevin Weaver are also executive producers on the film. Atlantic Records will be releasing the soundtrack.