Lucille anchors King’s music and narrative, illustrating how the guitar inspired and sustained his artistry.

The press materials frame the movie as a tribute to resilience, genius, and the global impact of King’s music and legacy.

The biopic will trace B.B. King’s rise from Mississippi cotton fields to international stardom, highlighting collaborations with artists like Eric Clapton, U2, and The Rolling Stones.

Lucille marks the first authorized feature film about B.B. King, in development by Canton Entertainment, Vassal Benford, and The B.B. King Music Company & Estate.

Producer Mark Canton leads the effort to tell King’s journey from humble beginnings to global fame.

The project is led by Mark Canton and Dorothy Canton of Canton Entertainment, with Vassal Benford producing on behalf of the King estate and Karley Ferlic as co-producer, while Raphael Jackson Jr. and Damione Macedon serve as executive producers.

Produced on behalf of the King estate, the project includes executive producers from Written Blvd. and collaboration with Exemplar Media, Worldwide Entertainment, and Stokes Entertainment.

The film centers on King’s deep bond with his Gibson guitar Lucille, which he named after a woman linked to a near‑death experience.

Initial announcements emphasize King’s triumph and aspirational arc as the core narrative.

The production team brings strong credentials, including Benford’s platinum-record and Grammy-winning background, with Canton Entertainment’s recent projects and upcoming KISS biopic.

Canton will partner with The B.B. King Music Company & Estate to develop the project.

Additional production and representation involvement comes from Exemplar Media, Worldwide Entertainment, Stokes Entertainment, RBEL, Stagecoach Entertainment, and Del Shaw Moonves.