An Olivia Newton-John documentary is in the works

Several months after the passing of Dame Olivia Newton-John, a documentary about the late actress and singer is in the works.

Director R.J. Cutler - who previously released the 2021 documentary Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry and Belushi, centred around the late Saturday Night Live comedian John Belushi - will explore the 'Physical' singer's life and work as an entertainer and environmental and animal rights activist in the documentary.

The film also will highlight Newton-John as an advocate of plant-based medicines.

In partnership with music publisher Primary Wave, Cutler has secured full authorised access to Newton-John's music and personal archives.

Newton-John died of cancer on August 8 at her ranch in Southern California, where she was surrounded by family and friends.

She was 73.

The 'Physical' hitmaker is survived by her husband, John Easterling and her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi.