David Bowie's doppelgänger and pal Tilda Swinton blasts claims she is 'set to play Ziggy Stardust hitmaker in biopic of his life' following shock death

By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline

Published: 04:45 EST, 14 January 2016 | Updated: 11:14 EST, 14 January 2016

The world was rocked by his shock death on Sunday.

And David Bowie's legend is reportedly set to live on in a new biopic about the star's life, with rumours circulating that his good friend and doppelgänger Tilda Swinton is set to take the lead.

Despite reports, the 55-year-old actress, who previously starred in one of the late legend's music videos, has refuted reports she is set to immortalise the star in a forthcoming movie.

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Seeing double? David Bowie's legend is reportedly set to live on in a new biopic about the star's life, with his good pal and doppelganger Tilda Swinton is set to scoop the lead

Seeing double? David Bowie 's legend is reportedly set to live on in a new biopic about the star's life, with rumours circulating that his good friend and doppelgänger Tilda Swinton is set to take the lead - claims she denies

David, who passed away aged 69 after a secret 18-month battle with cancer, cast Tilda as his wife in his 2013 video for The Stars (Are Out Tonight) and would no doubt approve of the reported casting due to his famed fascination with androgyny although a representative for Tilda is adamant the reports are false.

Hollywood sources told Daily Express: 'It’s remarkable how much Tilda resembles David in his younger days despite the fact she is female.

'That and the androgyny that he loved to present as part of his image makes Tilda the perfect choice to play David in the inevitable event of a film being made of his incredible life. Tilda will have first refusal on playing a true icon.'

A representative for Tilda, told MailOnline: 'I can confirm this is not true.'

See on David Bowie as Tilda Swinton refutes rumours of her playing him in a biopic 

All-star: The 55-year-old actress, who previously starred in one of the late legend's videos [picture centre as husband and wife], has refuted reports she is set to immortalise the star in a forthcoming movie

All-star: The 55-year-old actress, who previously starred in one of the late legend's videos [picture centre as husband and wife], has refuted reports she is set to immortalise the star in a forthcoming movie

In Tilda's 2015 movie A Bigger Splash, in which she plays a recuperating rock legend, she revealed her inspiration for the character was David.

There has long been similarities drawn between the pair due to their androgynous looks, pale skin and matching hair styles. 

She previously admitted she drew inspiration from his look from a young age after seeing the iconic cover art for his 1973 album Aladdin Sane - a look he has become known for as his heavily made up face was adorned with a lightning strike.

Firm friends: David, who passed away aged 69 after a secret 18-month battle with cancer, cast Tilda as his wife in his 2013 video for The Stars (Are Out Tonight) and would no doubt approve of the reported casting due to his famed fascination with androgyny

Firm friends: David, who passed away aged 69 after a secret 18-month battle with cancer, cast Tilda as his wife in his 2013 video for The Stars (Are Out Tonight) and would no doubt approve of the reported casting due to his famed fascination with androgyny

Legendary: She previously admitted she drew inspiration from his look from a young age after seeing the iconic cover art for his 1973 album Aladdin Sane - a look he has become known for as his heavily made up face was adorned with a lightning strike.

Legendary: She previously admitted she drew inspiration from his look from a young age after seeing the iconic cover art for his 1973 album Aladdin Sane - a look he has become known for as his heavily made up face was adorned with a lightning strike.

She said: 'When I was 12 – and a square sort of kid in a Round Pond sort of childhood, not far from here – I carried a copy of Aladdin Sane around with me – a full 2 years before i had the wherewithal to play it

'The image of that gingery boney pinky whitey person on the cover with the liquid mercury collar bone was – for one particular young moonage daydreamer – the image of planetary kin, of a close imaginary cousin and companion of choice.'

Atop his incredibly successful music career, the iconic Brit also made a mark as an actor with over 40 film credits, most famously his role in Labyrinth.

David played Jareth the Goblin King in the 1986 fantasy movie, which carved his name in Hollywood circles as well as the music industry.

Iconic: David played Jareth the Goblin King in the 1986 fantasy movie, which carved his name in Hollywood circles as well as the music industry

Iconic: David played Jareth the Goblin King in the 1986 fantasy movie, which carved his name in Hollywood circles as well as the music industry

 

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