The long-gestating film adaptation of Mötley Crüe’s 2001 autobiography The Dirt is set to move forward with a new production company.

According to an exclusive report by The Hollywood Reporter, Focus Features will develop the movie, which will be directed by Jeff Tremaine, whose resume includes the Jackass films.

The book was co-written by band mates Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Mick Mars and Nikki Sixx, along with author Neil Strauss.

The Dirt  gives an uncensored look at the glam-metal group’s wild exploits, including plenty of sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, arrests, feuding and hairspray.

Mötley Crüe’s members are among a number of people who are serving as co-producers on the movie.  Casting for The Dirt is expected to begin soon.

Numerous attempts to kick-start the film have been made over the years.  Previous directors attached to the project include Larry Charles and David Fincher.

In other news, Mötley Crüe is expected announce details about the last legs of its farewell tour soon.  A report in the Las Vegas Sun alleges that the group’s final show will take place on December 31 in Los Angeles, but there’s been no official confirmation.

Meanwhile, Mötley Crüe will be the musical guest this Thursday, January 22, on NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, which airs at 11:35 p.m. ET/10:35 p.m. CT.

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