Bon Jovi biopic in the works at Universal from 'Killing Satoshi' writer Cody Brotter

A biopic about iconic rock band Bon Jovi is in development at Universal Pictures, bringing the story of the chart-topping group behind hits like “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “It’s My Life” to the big screen.

Cody Brotter, who wrote the upcoming thriller Killing Satoshi, is attached to write the screenplay for the project. A director has not yet been announced, and casting for the band’s members, including frontman Jon Bon Jovi, has not been revealed.

Producers on the film include Kevin J. Walsh and Gotham Chopra of Religion of Sports, while Universal’s director of production development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the studio.

Formed in New Jersey in 1983, Bon Jovi became one of the biggest arena rock bands in the world, with albums like Slippery When Wet helping propel them to global fame in the 1980s. The group has sold more than 130 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

Plot details for the film remain under wraps, though the story is expected to explore the band’s early years and rise to fame.

The project arrives as music biopics continue to perform well at the box office, following successful films about artists like Queen, Elvis Presley and Bob Marley.

Universal has not yet announced a release date for the Bon Jovi movie.