The teaser of Back to Black, the upcoming biopic of late singer Amy Winehouse, was released by the makers recently. The film will hit the UK theatres on April 12 before making an international debut. Actor Marisa Abela will be playing the lead role, with the film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.

The teaser shows Amy's earlier days of her career which began from the pockets of London, followed by her struggle to earn a name for herself in jazz music scene.

Actors Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, and Lesley Manville are also part of the cast of Back to Black which is backed by Focus Features, Monumental Pictures and Studio Canal. With screenplay by Matt Greenhalgh, it is executive produced by Nicky Kentish-Barnes, Ron Halpern and Joe Naftalin.

Back to Black will concentrate on Amy's creative journey in the field of music, her rise to the stardom and the emotions the late singer felt through the glitz and glamour she travelled through.

In the upcoming film, Jack will be portraying Black Fielder-Civil who was married to Amy from 2007 to 2009. Amy and Blake's marriage fell apart in two years due to their turmoiled relationship which was hampered by substance abuse and violence. Actor Eddie will be essaying the role of Amy's father who was also the late singer's confidant and advisor. The role of Amy's grandmother will be played by Lesley.