by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton
September 20, 2024
‘Queen Latifah’s story is considered one of triumph that must be shared with the world,’ says Jesse Collins.
The small print about Dana Owens’ life are about to be advised to the plenty! In keeping with Forbes, Owens, higher often known as Queen Latifah, could have an upcoming biopic for viewing audiences. The New Jersey-bred entertainer, who began her profession as a rapper, has worn many hats, together with film producer, actress, singer, and lots of different titles that we are going to find out about within the mission.
The biopic might be produced by Latifah’s manufacturing firm, Taste Unit Leisure, which she owns together with her accomplice Shakim Compere. They are going to be working in collaboration with fellow rapper and entertainer Will Smith and his Westbrook Studios firm and Jesse Collins Leisure.
Queen Latifah and Taste Unit Leisure will produce a biopic from Will Smith primarily based on the Grammy and Emmy Award-winning star’s life and profession.https://t.co/3fisHWJ9E6 pic.twitter.com/FegEVjc6R3
— Forbes Leisure (@ForbesEnt) September 19, 2024
This mission is the primary of a number of that the three firms might be doing that can showcase the lives and careers of a number of distinguished hip-hop artists.
“All of us got here into this business collectively, and hip hop has formed each considered one of us,” stated Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere in a written assertion. “Hip hop’s influence has expanded past simply music and has created a long-lasting impression on tradition and society total. It’s a dream to have the ability to collaborate with pals and colleagues that haven’t solely a shared understanding however are capable of inform these tales that had been the backdrop of our lives.”
Smith, who additionally began his profession as a rapper earlier than turning into considered one of Hollywood’s most bankable actors, will work with Miguel Melendez underneath the Westbrook Studios umbrella; Collins and Dionne Harmon will carry out their work by means of Jesse Collins Leisure; and Charlie Mack has additionally signed on as a producer on the mission.
“Queen Latifah’s story is considered one of triumph that must be shared with the world. Becoming a member of forces with such wonderful folks to teach and encourage by means of storytelling is only the start of the influence this partnership could have,” Collins stated.
No additional info was launched about when the mission might be launched and/or who will painting Latifah and others within the biopic.
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