The life story of the Beach Boys leader and pop genius Brian Wilson will hit the big screen soon, as The New York Times reports. According to The Times, the currently untitled movie is being written by Oren Moverman, who co-wrote and directed the excellent military-themed film The Messenger. River Road Entertainment, who recently brought Terence Malick's cosmic head trip The Tree of Life to theaters, are handling production duties.A statement from River Road detailed that the film will "take an unconventional look at Wilson’s unique musical process as well as his struggles with mental illness, and how he managed to persevere as an artist with the love and support of his wife Melinda."

Keep your fingers crossed that nobody from Gossip Girl gets involved with this one-- although with some blonde hair dye, Leighton Meester could make a good Melinda Wilson. Blake Lively need not apply, obviously.

Watch video of Brian Wilson performing "Surf's Up" in 2004 below.