Scorpions’ Biopic Booked A Star-Studded Cast

The upcoming film Wind of Change, based on the life and legacy of German rock legends Scorpions, has revealed its principal cast.

Alexander Dreymon (The Last Kingdom) will portray guitarist Rudolf Schenker, while Ludwig Trepte (Generation War) takes on the role of frontman Klaus Meine. Ed Speleers (You, Outlander) will play guitarist Matthias Jabs, and Luke Brandon Field (Interview With the Vampire, Jojo Rabbit) is set to portray drummer Herman Rarebell.

In supporting roles, Dominic West (The Crown, The Wire) joins the cast as the band’s longtime manager Doc McGhee, while David Kross (The Reader) will play Andrej, a friend of the band who was imprisoned behind the Berlin Wall.

Scorpions’ Rise and Cold War Anthem Take Center Stage

Wind of Change will chronicle the Scorpions’ path to worldwide fame and highlight the band’s desire to unite people through music. Central to the story is their global hit “Wind of Change,” inspired by their performance at the 1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival, which drew a crowd of 300,000.

The song, written by Klaus Meine, captured the spirit of hope and transformation as the Cold War was nearing its end.

Filming Underway with 2025 Release Planned

Directed by Alex Ranarivelo, the film is currently shooting in London and is produced by ESX Entertainment for Fox Entertainment Studios, in partnership with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The movie is scheduled for a 2025 U.S. theatrical release.

Ali Afshar, founder and president of ESX Entertainment, spoke about the personal significance of the project and praised the team behind it. Afshar said:

“It’s been an unbelievable journey developing this film and bringing it to life feels surreal.
“Not only did the Scorpions’ music help me get through tremendous difficulties as an Iranian immigrant in America in the early 80’s, but their message of love, peace and rock ‘n’ roll seems more relevant today than ever. This cast is an amazing ensemble of truly great talent. I can’t thank Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment enough for their support and especially the band — Rudolf, Klaus and Matthias — for believing in us and trusting us to tell their life story.”