Whitney Houston Biopic Casts Naomi Ackie in Lead Role
The British actress is best known for her role as Jannah in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.’
The British actress is best known for her role as Jannah in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.’
Filming is expected to begin in the spring of 2021.
The cast includes Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans and Mary J. Blige.
“I felt like the world was crumbling again,” the actress says.
The authorized movie is expected to premiere in 2021.
Davis says movie industry insiders have shown a lot of interest in the project.
Bell was fatally shot by police officers in New York City on Nov. 25, 2006.
The Grammy-winning singer will star as the gospel legend in ‘Mahalia!’
“She deserved better,” the actress now says about Simone.
The biopic will be produced by ‘Good Morning America’ co-anchor Robin Roberts.