U2 frontman Bono presents “the tall tales of a short rock star” in the trailer for a new film reimagining his acclaimed one-man show.
Bono: Stories Of Surrender is based on his memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, and the accompanying book and theatre tour.
The Irish singer, whose band is known for songs including Beautiful Day and With Or Without You, performs in front of a lively crowd.
In the black and white video the musician, whose real name is Paul David Hewson, says: “Something to know about performers in pursuit of truth, we are capable of more untruth than most.”
The film includes footage from his Beacon Theatre shows in New York and shows him performing the U2 songs that shaped his career.
“Turns out, the most extraordinary thing about my life is the people I’m in relationships with. I met my wife Ali the same week I joined U2,” he says.
Bono also speaks about craving his father’s attention and the last time he saw his mother alive.
“This is my story. I’m stuck with it,” he says.
U2 formed in the late 1970s and comprises Bono, guitarist The Edge, bass player Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr.
They have had seven number one singles in the UK chart with tracks including Desire, Discotheque and Vertigo.
Bono is also known for his activism and philanthropic work and was awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in January, which is given for “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavours”.
Bono: Stories Of Surrender will premiere globally on May 30 on Apple TV+.
