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The project brings Spheeris back to her roots -- she first achieved acclaim for 1981's Los Angeles punk rock documentary "The Decline of Western Civilization" before going on to direct such feature films as "Wayne's World" and "The Little Rascals."
- Johnny Rotten hasn't really gotten credit for all that he did with the band," Spheeris said. "I think it's time that people understand from his perspective what happened back then."
Additionally, because of Rotten's involvement, the filmmakers will have access to all of the Sex Pistols' music for use in the movie.
- Penelope has been our No. 1 choice throughout our development process," Gardner said. "John's life experience has been a hybrid of 'Wayne's World' and 'Decline,' and we expect that she will create a sublimely rotten film."
An open casting call will take place in England to find the right Rotten