Los Angeles, March 11 -- A film based on the life and journey of the famous rock band Bon Jovi is now in the works. Universal Pictures has won a bidding war to develop a feature film about the band known for global hits like "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," and "It's My Life."

According to reports, writer Cody Brotter, who also wrote the upcoming thriller Killing Satoshi starring Pete Davidson and Casey Affleck, will pen the screenplay for the project. A director for the film has not been announced yet. The casting for the actors who will play the band members has also not been revealed.

Bon Jovi was formed in 1983 and quickly became one of the most popular rock bands in the world. The band's founding members include si...