Unlocking the Untold Story: How Working Title’s New Series Will Transform Your View of Keith Haring Forever
So, here’s a thought to kick things off: can a single artist’s bold lines and vibrant figures really reshape how we see the world—or even inspire us to live more bravely? Well, soon we’ll get a deeper dive into that very question, as Working Title Television gears up to bring the life of Keith Haring to the screen. You might recognize the name Andrew Haigh; he’s the creative force behind the 2023 romantic fantasy flick, All of Us Strangers, and now he’s set to develop a series based on Brad Gooch’s fresh 2024 biography, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring. What’s exciting here is not just the retelling of Haring’s life as an artist and activist, but the celebration of his relentless optimism—his “Party of Life,” as Haigh aptly puts it—even amid hardship. This isn’t just another biopic; it’s a vibrant testament to how art pulses with the promise of change. Intrigued? So am I. LEARN MORE
A new series about the life of American pop artist and activist Keith Haring is being developed at Working Title Television, Deadline reports. Andrew Haigh, who previously adapted and directed the 2023 romantic fantasy film All of Us Strangers, has been tapped to develop and produce the show, which will reportedly be based off of Brad Gooch’s 2024 biography Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring. “Radiant is a joyful call to action, a celebration of life even in the midst of adversity and struggle,” Haigh said, per Deadline. “Keith’s story pulses with the unshakable belief that art can change the world. I can’t wait to join his Party of Life.”
Ahead, we break down everything to know so far about the upcoming TV show.
The show will document Keith Haring’s life and career.
Haring was an iconic artist who emerged from New York City’s graffiti subculture in the ’80s as a trailblazer in the pop art movement. His work—recognized for his use of animated figures, dynamic lines, and social activist themes—has been displayed at the Whitney Biennial and MoMA PS1, as well as published by magazines like Vanity Fair. As an openly gay artist, Haring advocated for safe sex and awareness about AIDS through his work. He ultimately died from AIDS-related health complications in 1990. He was 31 years old.
“Haring’s work, while profoundly personal, speaks to something deep in us all,” Haigh said in a statement, according to Deadline. “His bold line defined a moment in time, yet his art resonates as powerfully today as it did in the 1980s.”
The series will partner with The Keith Haring Foundation.
The Keith Haring Foundation, which Haring established in 1989 shortly before he passed, will serve as an executive producer on the project alongside Haigh and Gooch. Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Katy Rozelle will also executive produce for Working Title Television.
“We are honored to partner with the Keith Haring Foundation, Brad Gooch and Andrew Haigh to bring the brilliant story of Keith’s life to the screen,” Bevan said, per Deadline.
Watch this space for updates.
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