Daisy May Cooper is ‘set to play legendary DJ’s mum’ in hard hitting new biopic based on memoir

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Daisy May Cooper is reportedly set to play a legendary DJ’s mum in a hard-hitting new biopic.

A movie based on DJ Fat Tony’s life story, told in his memoir ‘I Don’t Take Requests,’ is being developed. The film will cover his struggles with addiction and his exciting experiences in the entertainment industry.

Oh my god, you HAVE to read this! It’s about Tony Marnoch – you know, the DJ? It’s so raw and honest about his battles with addiction, and it’s crazy to think this was all happening while he was at the top of the London club scene! He was friends with everyone – Kate Moss, Boy George… it’s just mind-blowing to learn what he was going through behind the scenes. I’m completely hooked!

Daisy, age 39, is the first actor confirmed to join the cast, and she will play the role of Tony’s mother, Dawn.

According to a source, Tony is thrilled with how his autobiography turned out and is now working to adapt it for the big screen. He’s reportedly mentioned that Daisy was his first choice to play his mother in the movie.

‘Daisy is a sensational actress and Tony had a real coup getting her on board,’ the source added. 

It’ll be really interesting to see which actors he chooses to play his well-known friends, but even more so, who will play him in the movie.

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Daisy for comment.  

Tony’s memoir, published in 2022, recounts his exciting life touring the world as a musician, but also honestly details his dangerous struggle with drug addiction and how close it came to costing him his life.

The Beckhams always turn to him first when planning a party, and Kelly Osbourne raves about him, calling him a truly exceptional person. Kate Moss was the very first to receive a copy of his book.

The first chapter of his book, I Don’t Take Requests, was very different from the whirlwind of famous people he now constantly interacts with.

I was shocked to read about Tony’s struggles. Apparently, when he was 39, he went on a terrifying five-day spiral. It involved huge amounts of cocaine – they called them ‘eight-balls’ – and a dangerous mix of prescription drugs. It got so bad he lost control of his body and was left with only one tooth because of the damage addiction had done to his jaw. It’s heartbreaking to think about how low he went.

He wrote: ‘I was so emaciated that you could close your hands around my entire waist.’

The DJ’s ex-partner found him in a back room at a London club, and described him as being in a terrible state – like a ‘zombie,’ completely detached and rocking back and forth while nervously chewing his gum and wringing his hands.

Hitting a low point proved to be the turning point he needed, launching a 15-year journey of sobriety that has fueled both his professional success and his close friendships with other celebrities.

This colorful DJ, raised on a Battersea estate, had a wild start to his life – Freddie Mercury reportedly introduced him to cocaine at just 15 years old. He first became known as a drag performer in the 1980s, then transitioned to DJing in the 90s, becoming a fixture in a lively social circle that included artists like Tracey Emin, Kate Moss, and Madonna.

The book is full of interesting stories. Moss admits that in the 1990s, he often drank so much that he’d have to wake his wife up while parties were still going on.

He described making Long Island iced teas for her, and when she became very drunk, he would help her lie down for a nap under a desk in the club. He’d check on her periodically to make sure she was okay.

In his memoir, he details how he unknowingly lived with HIV for as long as 15 years, explaining that his addiction controlled his life at the time. As a result of the untreated HIV, he fell into a coma that lasted four months.

He’s still amazed by how much his life has changed, and he gives his former partner, Johnny, credit for helping him get sober.

At that time, my addiction completely overwhelmed me. I was incredibly close to death, and I spent every day preoccupied with the idea of dying. I’d even gone as far as choosing the music for my funeral.

I was at my breaking point and couldn’t continue living that way. Then, the pilot’s voice came back on the intercom, and falling in love with someone completely changed everything.

He explained that overcoming a life consumed by harmful behavior was difficult, largely because his friends at the time enabled his addiction. To break free, he needed a fresh start and left London for six months, feeling he had to remove himself from the situation.

He now divides his career into two periods: before and after his recovery. He believes he only received work when he was struggling with addiction because people felt sorry for him and were acting out of kindness, not because of his talent.

Things are very different for him now. He’s constantly traveling the world, performing his energetic music for major artists and events.

It’s been a surreal time lately. I was actually DJing with Joan Collins at a tea party last night! I’m also playing a party for Donatella Versace at Lake Como soon, which is just unbelievable when I think about where I was just 15 years ago – I was homeless and living on the streets. It’s all a bit crazy, really.

I got sober – I stopped drinking and using drugs – and finally started living as my true self. I’m now doing what I should have done a long time ago. There was a clear before and after in my life, and I’m happy with where I am now. I truly love my work, and I think that passion is evident.

I’m feeling really good today – I have a sense of freedom and finally respect myself. While I mostly feel self-love now, I still have moments where I struggle with self-doubt – it’s just part of who I am. It’s all about taking things one step at a time.

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2025-11-17 04:52