Yahoo Lifestyle Ozzy Osbourne to Share 'Honest Account' of Health in New Doc 'No Escape from Now': 'It Shows How Hard Things Have Been'
The Paramount+ documentary, which is set to be released later in 2025, will "reveal the devastating setbacks he has faced since his fateful fall in 2019"
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Ozzy Osbourne in January 2020A new Ozzy Osbourne is on the way.
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, Paramount+ announced No Escape from Now, a new feature-length documentary on the rock legend that will take a glimpse into "Ozzy’s public persona to reveal the devastating setbacks he has faced since his fateful fall in 2019."
According to a press release, the "deeply personal" documentary, directed by BAFTA winner Tania Alexander, addresses Ozzy's "health issues and impact of his Parkinson’s diagnosis" and "showcases the central role music continues to play in his life" despite the circumstances.
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Ozzy Osbourne in September 2022"The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I’ve been through. There’s been times when I thought my number was up,” the Black Sabbath vocalist, 76, said in a statement. “But making music and making two albums saved me. I’d have gone nuts without music.”
Per the release, the documentary began filming in early 2022 as Ozzy was recording sessions for his 13th studio album Patient Number 9.
The documentary will continue filming this summer as the "Paranoid" musician attempts to take the stage for one final performance with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in his hometown of Birmingham, U.K. on July 5.
Added Ozzy in a statement: “My fans have supported me for so many years, and I really want to thank them and say a proper goodbye to them. That is what the Villa Park show is about.”
In a statement, Sharon Osbourne called the forthcoming project an "honest account" of what her husband has been through over the past few years.
"It shows how hard things have been for him and the courage he has shown while dealing with a number of serious health issues, including Parkinson’," she said. "It’s about the reality of his life now. We have worked with a production team we trust and have allowed them the freedom to tell the story openly. We hope that story will inspire people that are facing similar issues to Ozzy."
The documentary will also feature Sharon, 72, and their children, as well as Ozzy's bandmate Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan (Tool), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), guitarist Zakk Wylde, producer Andrew Watt and friend/musician Billy Morrison.
The project is slated to premiere on Paramount+ later in 2025.
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From left: Tommy Clufetos, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, and Tony Iommi perform onstage as Black Sabbath in August 2016Related: Ozzy Osbourne Can No Longer Walk Due to Parkinson’s Ahead of Final Show with Black Sabbath
Earlier this month, Ozzy Osbourne revealed he can no longer walk as his health continues to be impacted by Parkinson’s disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2003.
“I have made it to 2025,” he said on his Sirius XM Radio Show. “I can’t walk, but you know what I was thinking over the holidays? For all my complaining, I’m still alive.”
Ozzy is set to reunite with Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years for his final concert in July.
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