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Marisa Abela becomes Amy Winehouse in the first official trailer for the musical biopic Back to Black.

The movie chronicles the legendary singer’s legendary rise to worldwide fame with the release of her album Back to Black.

Here’s the official synopsis: The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.

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Amy Winehouse‘s dad Mitch is opening up about his daughter and a common misconception about her death.

The “Back to Black” pop star passed away at the age of 27 in 2011. She would have turned 40 in September of this year.

Mitch is commemorating his daughter in a new book titled Amy Winehouse: In Her Words. He opened up about her in an interview promoting the project. In the process, he debunked a theory about his daughter’s struggle with addiction.

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Marisa Abela walks and talks with Eddie Marsan on the set of Back to Black in London, England on Friday afternoon (March 10).

The two actors braved the rain to shoot brand new scenes for the upcoming biopic, which will chronicle the short life of musician Amy Winehouse, who sadly died in 2011.

In the images, you can see Eddie, who plays Amy‘s father Mitch, and Marisa walking in the rainy weather, before Marisa switched up her look as Amy, where she spoke to cameras that were pointed around a home, as part of the movie.

Back to Black has Amy‘s family’s support.

In a statement, they shared that they are “thrilled that STUDIOCANAL, Focus Features and Monumental are making this movie celebrating our daughter Amy’s extraordinary music legacy and showcasing her talent in the way that it deserves.”

Since the announcement and reveal of Marisa playing the part, she has been seen with Eddie, as well as Lesley Manville filming for the movie around London many times.

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There are new photos from the set of the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black.

Marisa Abela was spotted in character as the late singer on Saturday (January 28) in London, England.

The Industry actress was seen wearing one of Amy‘s eclectic outfits and smoking a cigarette while going for a stroll with Eddie Marsan, who plays her father Mitch.

The film also has the support of Amy‘s estate, which shared that they are “thrilled that STUDIOCANAL, Focus Features and Monumental are making this movie celebrating our daughter Amy’s extraordinary music legacy and showcasing her talent in the way that it deserves.”

Read the new comments from Amy‘s father, who spoke out in support of the film amid backlash for the images that have popped up from set.

Amy Winehouse‘s dad is speaking out in response to the backlash over the casting for the upcoming biopic Back to Black.

Industry actress Marisa Abela will be playing the late singer in the upcoming film and photos recently emerged of her in character while on set in London.

Sam Taylor-Johnson is directing the movie, which began filming on January 16.

Amy‘s dad Mitch, who is being played by Eddie Marsan, is defending the casting choice.

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Marisa Abela just filmed an emotional moment in Amy Winehouse‘s life for the upcoming biopic about the late singer.

New photos from set show Marisa sobbing hysterically while Amy‘s husband Blake Fielder-Civil, played by Jack O’Connell, is dragged away in handcuffs. The scene was shot on Friday morning (January 20) in London, England.

The upcoming movie Back to Black has full support from Amy‘s estate.

A source told MailOnline, “The film will focus on Amy and her incredible talent. There are highs and lows in Amy‘s story that the film won’t shy away from. But what we are left with is Amy‘s amazing songs and music, that’s what ultimately the film will show and what will always be remembered.”

Blake was arrested in 2007 over trial-fixing allegations. He was accused of assaulting a barman and then allegedly tried the bribe the accuser to drop the charges.

Check out more set photos from earlier this week.

We have your first look at Marisa Abela in character as the late Amy Winehouse while filming Back to Black.

The 26-year-old actress is portraying the late singer in the biopic, and it appeared as if she was filming alongside actor Eddie Marsan for the scene on Monday (January 16) in London, England. It does not appear as if Eddie‘s casting has been reported at this time, but stay tuned.

The first look at Marisa as Amy was released last week. Amy tragically passed away at the age of 27 back in 2011. Her cause of death was released a short time later. Our continued condolences to her family and loved ones.

Years ago, when a biopic about her life was first reported, a different actress was attached to star.

Browse through all of the first set photos of Marisa Abela in character as Amy Winehouse…