Currently entitled All Night Long after one of Richie’s most beloved tunes, the new project will use some of Richie’s treasured back catalog in this live-action movie musical.
The script for All Night Long is currently being worked on by screenwriter Peter Chiarelli, insiders have also revealed.
Lionel Richie is currently serving as a judge on Disney ABC’s reality show American Idol, and reportedly sold the pitch to All Night Long back in January.
The movie grossed over $900 million worldwide and was well-liked by audiences, despite a slightly more lukewarm reception from critics.