The Bee Gees biopic ‘is in the works with Kenneth Branagh slated as director’

The Bee Gees biopic ‘is in the works with Kenneth Branagh slated as director for Paramount’

The illustrious career of The Bee Gees, is set to relived through a new biopic, directed by Kenneth Branagh. 

According to reports on Thursday, the Paramount Pictures production will follow the journey of brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb, as they skyrocket from their humble beginnings into the stratosphere of disco stardom. 

Ben Elton is set to write the biographical film, revealed The Hollywood Reporter, and the last surviving bandmember Barry, 74, will feature as a producer and narrator. 

Ready for the big screen: The illustrious career of The Bee Gees, is set to relived through a new biopic, directed by Kenneth Branagh, according to reports on Thursday (pictured in 1977)

Graham King at GK Films will co-produce the currently untitled movie in addition to Steven Spielberg’s company Amblin Entertainment, who financed approximately 25 per cent of the film.

Elisabeth Murdoch, Stacey Snider and Jane Featherstone’s company SISTER is also on board to produce, marking the company’s first film project. 

Bee Gees star Barry recently contributed towards the HBO documentary, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, which explores the history of the Gibb brothers.  

Elsewhere, Kenneth, 60, directed a drama series named Belfast which is currently in post-production. 

Back to business: The Paramount Pictures production will follow the journeys of brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb under the directorial guidance of Kenneth, 60 (pictured)

Back to business: The Paramount Pictures production will follow the journeys of brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb under the directorial guidance of Kenneth, 60 (pictured)

On board: Ben Elton is set to write the biographical film, revealed The Hollywood Reporter , and the last surviving bandmember Barry, 74, (pictured in 2014) will feature as a producer and narrator

On board: Ben Elton is set to write the biographical film, revealed The Hollywood Reporter , and the last surviving bandmember Barry, 74, (pictured in 2014) will feature as a producer and narrator

He has also tallied a long list of acting accomplishments, having starred in Thor, Murder On The Orient Express, Dunkirk and Tenet. Kenneth has won three BAFTAs and two Emmy Awards.

MailOnline have contacted The Bee Gees and Kenneth Branagh for comment.

The Isle of Mann-born musical trio first achieved chart success after moving to Australia with their single Spicks and Specks, before moving to England in 1967. 

The turning point in the brothers’ career came with their agreement to create the soundtrack for the film Saturday Night Fever in 1977.

Backing: Graham King at GK Films will co-produce the currently untitled movie in addition to Steven Spielberg's  (pictured) company Amblin Entertainment, who financed approximately 25 per cent of the film

Backing: Graham King at GK Films will co-produce the currently untitled movie in addition to Steven Spielberg’s  (pictured) company Amblin Entertainment, who financed approximately 25 per cent of the film

Where it all began: The Isle of Mann-born musical trio first achieved chart success after moving to Australia with their single Spicks and Specks, before moving to England in 1967

Where it all began: The Isle of Mann-born musical trio first achieved chart success after moving to Australia with their single Spicks and Specks, before moving to England in 1967

The film and its soundtrack have long being credited with reviving the then flagging disco craze.

The Bee Gees have sold more than 220 million records worldwide, making them one of the best selling musical groups of all time. 

Maurice died in 2003 at age 53 due to complications of a twisted intestine. Robin died in 2012 at 62, following a battle with bowel cancer.

They also had a younger brother, Andy, who died of inflammation of the heart at age 30

Andy was never a member of the chart topping band, but he did enjoy success in the late 70s with a solo career.

Siblings: They also had a younger brother, Andy (pictured far right) who died of inflammation of the heart at age 30, but previously enjoyed success in the late 70s with a solo career

Siblings: They also had a younger brother, Andy (pictured far right) who died of inflammation of the heart at age 30, but previously enjoyed success in the late 70s with a solo career