A new documentary about Ozzy Osbourne is on the way, and is set to give fans an intimate look at “the final chapter” of his life.
Back in 2022, BBC executives announced that they were making a documentary series with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne titled Home to Roost, which would follow their move back to the UK after two decades of living in America.
However, they’ve now revealed that the project evolved over the years due to Ozzy's deteriorating health and will now be released as a one-hour film named Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home.
Filmed over three years, the doco will follow Ozzy as he attempts to regain his fitness in order to perform live for the last time at Back to the Beginning in Birmingham (July 5), despite battling health issues including Parkinson's disease.
“It's a remarkably candid and uplifting tribute to one of the world's true icons, and documents the first family of rock as they are forced to accept that, as Kelly says in the film, 'Iron man wasn't really made of iron’,” the official synopsis reads.
Clare Sillery, BBC’s Head of Commissioning Documentaries said the film "captures an intimate glimpse into their journey as they prepare to return to the UK.
“It features family moments, humour, reflection and shows the enduring spirit that made Ozzy a global icon.
"We hope it brings comfort and joy to Ozzy's fans and viewers as they remember and celebrate his extraordinary life."
Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, featuring contributions from Ozzy and Sharon's children Jack and Kelly, is set to air on BBC One and iPlayer on Monday 18 August. It hasn’t been announced when it’ll be available to watch elsewhere in the world, but we're hoping it will soon.
Meanwhile, it’s also been confirmed that Sony executives are still developing a biopic exploring Ozzy’s life and his and Sharon’s marriage. Sharon, Jack and the couple's eldest daughter Aimee are still set to produce the project, and a script and director are now locked in.
Jack is hoping the biopic will be released in 2027.
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