Jeff Buckley's Mother on Brad Pitt's Biopic Efforts

Jeff Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert, shared why a proposed biopic about her late son, starring Brad Pitt, never materialized. Pitt pursued the project in the early 2000s, even inviting Guibert to his wedding with Jennifer Aniston to win her approval. Despite Pitt's efforts, Guibert doubted his ability to portray Buckley due to physical differences and the challenge of capturing Buckley's unique voice. Consequently, the idea shifted towards a documentary, leading to 'It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley', directed by Amy Berg and executive produced by Pitt, which premieres at Sundance. This documentary utilizes Buckley’s archives, including voicemails and journals, to authentically depict his life. The project highlights the difficulty of capturing Buckley's essence in a fictionalized narrative.