Mario Van Peebles has been selected to direct the upcoming film 'That'll Be the Day,' which will delve into the pivotal role played by Buddy Holly and other late 1950s musicians in the birth of rock 'n' roll and their influence on broader societal and cultural movements, including the civil rights era.
Van Peebles, known for his deep connection to music in his filmmaking, has a diverse portfolio ranging from the 1991 gangster movie 'New Jack City' to his recent work on 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' for Hulu. Currently, he is crafting a musical stage tribute to his father, Melvin Van Peebles, set to grace the Lincoln Center in New York City later this year.
