Watch: First look at Alan McGee biopic starring Trainspotting favourite Ewen Bremner

The first trailer for the Alan McGee biopic Creation Stories has been shared – and Ewen Bremner looks very much the part as the notorious music mogul.

Leith-born Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has written the script, with Nick Moran (Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) directing and Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire) executive producing.

The film sees Portobello-raised Bremner, who famously played Spud in the Trainspotting films, star as McGee as the movie charts the journey of his Creation Records label which discovered now-legendary bands such as Oasis and Primal Scream.

“It’s like ‘Trainspotting does Creation’, if you can get into that concept,” McGee said earlier this year.

Edinburgh actor Ewen Bremner stars as music mogul Alan McGee in Creation Stories.

"Creation Stories’ is a modern day fable," said director Moran. “Part cautionary tale, part cavalier romp, mostly hilarious, occasionally sobering and constantly engaging.

“An irresistible trip down memory lane, or a delightful history lesson about the last great days of rock’n’roll.

“It is shamelessly entertaining and, I hope, a joy for everyone!”

Producer Shelley Hammond was delighted with the trailer: “We are really excited for everyone to get a first glimpse at Creation Stories. It’s a true British film in the best way possible.

“Nick Moran and everyone involved has done an absolutely sterling job and the best part is soon to come – when it’s out there for all to see.”

The film will also star Suki Waterhouse, Jason Isaacs, Paul Kaye, Thomas Turgoose, Jason Flemyng and Ed Byrne.

Creation Stories is released in cinemas later this year.

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