Documentary filmmaker John Wilson is working with Harry Styles on a new Harry Styles concert documentary about the singer's Madison Square Garden residency in New York. According to Variety, Wilson has been filming since August, when the "Together, Together" residency began. Fans first noticed Wilson trailing Styles with a camera around the city.
What will the film feature?
The project is expected to combine live performance footage with a look inside Styles' world. According to Variety, one source described it as centering on authentic human stories from everyone involved in the tour, from the singer and his fans to the many people working behind the scenes.
A concertgoer reportedly posted a TikTok photo of themselves being interviewed by Wilson, suggesting fan perspectives will be part of the film. The residency, described as the largest single-engagement run ever at Madison Square Garden, is scheduled to end October 31 with a "Harryween" show.
Who is making the Harry Styles concert documentary?
Universal Pictures Content Group, Peanut World Pictures and Styles are producing the film, and UPCG will hold global rights. Distribution plans are still being worked out, though sources told Variety the documentary may be positioned for a theatrical release through Universal. Representatives for Styles, Wilson and Universal had no immediate comment, according to Variety.
Wilson is known for HBO's How to with John Wilson and the film The History of Concrete, which is nominated for four Critics' Choice Documentary Awards. He also directed a music video for Bon Iver last year, though this would be his first artist documentary. Rolling Stone noted he joins a recent wave of prominent filmmakers making concert films.
FAQ
When does the Madison Square Garden residency end?
The run is scheduled to conclude on October 31 with a show billed as "Harryween."
Is there a release date for the film?
No release date has been announced, and a theatrical release has not been formally confirmed.
