Fulwell 73 Preps BROS Doc

Fulwell 73 is working on a feature documentary about BROS, a British musical act that shot to fame in the late 1980s, disbanded and is now set to perform a reunion tour this year.

BROS’s debut album, Push, was certified seven times platinum in their native U.K. and topped the charts in 20 other countries. They played Wembley Arena 19 times. Amid their success, however, twin brothers Matt and Luke Gross suffered personal tragedy as their sister was killed by a drunk driver. After infighting and a lawsuit brought by a former bandmate, the duo separated and pursued solo careers. Following the death of their mother in October 2014 the brothers reunited and last year announced plans for a new tour.

The doc will feature interviews with the brothers and others who played a role in their journey, as well as personal and public archive stills and footage. It is being directed by Fulwell 73’s David Soutar and produced by Fulwell 73 partner Leo Pearlman.

Pearlman noted, “BROS completely rewrote the rulebooks for pop bands. Theirs’ is a story full of unbelievable highs and low—the drama that was happening behind the scenes when it all appeared to be going for them was unbelievable, yet the public were completely unaware of it. With this doc, we’re telling a great rags to riches and back again story first and foremost, and I believe it’ll take its place alongside the great rock docs. It’ll appeal beyond BROS’ sizeable fanbase in the way that Dig! reached people who weren’t fans of the Dandy Warhols and Some Kind of Monster was loved by people with no interest in metal.”

Julian Bird of Lorton Entertainment, which is financing the doc, added, “As someone who grew up during the BROS phenomenon, it’s a real treat to be working with our partners at Fulwell again on this timely and incredibly entertaining documentary.”

Fulwell 73 was set up in 2005 by Ben Winston, Pearlman, Ben Turner and Gabe Turner. James Corden joined as a full partner this year. Its credits include the feature docs In the Hands of the Gods, The Class of 92, One Direction 3D: This is Us and I Am Bolt. It co-produces The Late Late Show with James Corden, Drop the Mic and Carpool Karaoke.