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One of the most colorful lives in rock music might finally be hitting the screen.

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And if werelucky, the movie will include a visit from George Clinton during theFreaky Styleysessions.

First requirement: must be comfortable appearing shirtless onscreen.

But more than the look, Long captures the boyish playfulness of Kiedis and the Chili Peppers.

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Long will keep things from getting too heavy.

So, okay, maybe he was retrofitted into the Flea role a bit, but doesnt it work?

Hes lanky, can rock a buzz cut, and will know his way around a guitar.

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Maybe as Kiediss actor father, Blackie Dammett?)

So lets attack this a different way.

And what do you know, he kind of even has Smiths face.

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Kiedis deeply admired Slovak, who was a major influence on the Chili Peppers early sound.

Dominic Sessa, who just finished playing a lovable troublemaker inThe Holdovers, would be perfect.

John Frusciante: Joseph Quinn

Time to dust offthatStranger Thingswig!

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And after youve done a death scene, a quitting-the-band scene is nothing.

Not to mention that Jogia mastered rock-star cool when he played Beck over a decade ago.

Get ready for Janes Addiction to go viral after Quinn somehow makes Navarro sexy.

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Ione Skye: Sophie Nelisse

TheScar Tissuemovie almost certainly wont pass the Bechdel test.

Most of the women who pop up are the band members girlfriends, wives, and one-night stands.

Maybe a closet full of flashy Clinton costumes can convince him.

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