Casting rumors are buzzing as Birmingham says goodbye to its native son, Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at 76. Fans are placing bets on who might play the metal legend in a future film, with Yungblud leading the pack at 11/10 odds.
Following Yungblud, Johnny Depp is in second place at 7/4, while Joaquin Phoenix is close behind at 2/1. Jared Leto has odds of 5/2, Leo Woodall is at 3/1, and Joseph Quinn stands at 7/2. Quinn’s popularity is rising thanks to his upcoming role as George Harrison in a Beatles film.
On July 30 at 1 p.m., Birmingham came alive with music as fans gathered for a commemorative parade. The Bostin Brass band marched down Broad Street to the Black Sabbath bridge, where fans created a beautiful shrine of flowers for Ozzy. This heartfelt event took place just before his private family funeral later that day.
Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, Zafar Iqbal, shared, “Ozzy was more than a music legend — he was a son of Birmingham. It was important for the city to support a fitting tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment means to his fans.”
The list of potential actors to portray Ozzy continues with Tony Cavalero at 4/1, Charlie Hunnam at 9/2, and James McAvoy at 5/1. Matt Smith rounds out the top picks at 6/1. Other names in the mix include Jack Lowden, Iwan Rheon, Caleb Landry Jones, Fred Hechinger, and even Denzel Washington.
Fans paid their respects during the parade, celebrating Ozzy’s incredible impact on music and culture. His family worked closely with the city to make the event special.
