By now, you’ve probably recovered from the shock of learning Fantasia will be playing the legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in the new biopic Mahalia!.
Well thanks to S&A reader Cordell, we’ve uncovered more details on the project.
“We envision this film as a black woman’s ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter,’ a colorful rags-to-riches story of a great talent who achieves enormous success and survives personal tragedy. It includes Mahalia’s participation in the struggle for Civil Rights, her failed personal relationships and her deep abiding faith. ”
That’s what producer Dave Lacour Simien states about the film based on the book Got To Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel. It will cover her upbringing in New Orleans and her rise to become an American icon.
“We also emphasize her sense of humor and the dichotomy she feels when her success threatens to make her feel...
Well thanks to S&A reader Cordell, we’ve uncovered more details on the project.
“We envision this film as a black woman’s ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter,’ a colorful rags-to-riches story of a great talent who achieves enormous success and survives personal tragedy. It includes Mahalia’s participation in the struggle for Civil Rights, her failed personal relationships and her deep abiding faith. ”
That’s what producer Dave Lacour Simien states about the film based on the book Got To Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel. It will cover her upbringing in New Orleans and her rise to become an American icon.
“We also emphasize her sense of humor and the dichotomy she feels when her success threatens to make her feel...
- 2/23/2011
- by Cynthia
- ShadowAndAct
R&B singer and “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino is expected to play influential gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in an upcoming biopic, according to The Hollywood Reporter. According to the site, Barrino will play the singer in a movie adaptation of the 1993 book “Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel”. Like the book, the movie will chronicle the life of Jackson who was, aside from a gospel singer, was a Civil Rights activist and an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The film will be directed by “A Dry, White Season” director Euzhan Palcy with a script written by Jim Evering. Fantasia’s acting career includes playing Celie in [...]...
- 2/17/2011
- by monique
- ShockYa
Filed under: Movie News, Cinematical
Fantasia Barrino is ready for her closeup.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 'American Idol' season 3 winner has landed her first leading role in a biopic about the life of American gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson.
The movie, which will be directed by Euzhan Palcy, is based on the 1993 book 'Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel.' Jim Evering is penning the script.
Filming begins in April, according to the report.
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Fantasia Barrino is ready for her closeup.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 'American Idol' season 3 winner has landed her first leading role in a biopic about the life of American gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson.
The movie, which will be directed by Euzhan Palcy, is based on the 1993 book 'Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel.' Jim Evering is penning the script.
Filming begins in April, according to the report.
Continue Reading...
- 2/9/2011
- by Andrew Scott
- Moviefone
Filed under: Movie News, Cinematical
Fantasia Barrino is ready for her closeup.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 'American Idol' season 3 winner has landed her first leading role in a biopic about the life of American gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson.
The movie, which will be directed by Euzhan Palcy, is based on the 1993 book 'Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel.' Jim Evering is penning the script.
Barrino will also gain 30-45 pounds for the role, her rep told RadarOnline.
Filming begins in April, according to the report.
Continue Reading...
Fantasia Barrino is ready for her closeup.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 'American Idol' season 3 winner has landed her first leading role in a biopic about the life of American gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson.
The movie, which will be directed by Euzhan Palcy, is based on the 1993 book 'Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel.' Jim Evering is penning the script.
Barrino will also gain 30-45 pounds for the role, her rep told RadarOnline.
Filming begins in April, according to the report.
Continue Reading...
- 2/9/2011
- by Andrew Scott
- Cinematical
Former "American Idol" contestant and VH1 reality-show star Fantasia Barrino is set to appear in a feature-film adaptation of the 1993 biographical book "Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel" says The Hollywood Reporter.
The story recounts the life of the late American gospel singer, a civil rights activist who was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Born into abject poverty in New Orleans, she rose to become a global figure in gospel and early supporter of Martin Luther King, Jr. She died in 1972 at the age of 60.
Euzhan Palcy ("A Dry White Season") directs from a script by Jim Evering. Shooting kicks off in April in Pittsburgh and Chicago.
The story recounts the life of the late American gospel singer, a civil rights activist who was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Born into abject poverty in New Orleans, she rose to become a global figure in gospel and early supporter of Martin Luther King, Jr. She died in 1972 at the age of 60.
Euzhan Palcy ("A Dry White Season") directs from a script by Jim Evering. Shooting kicks off in April in Pittsburgh and Chicago.
- 2/9/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Grammy award winning singer and American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino may soon add Oscar nominee to her list of accomplishments as she is preparing for her first feature film role in a biopic about Gospel music legend Mahalia Jackson. Barrino, who previously played herself in a TV movie and took on the role of Celie in the Broadway version of The Color Purple, has reportedly been putting on weight to portray the singer in the film based on a 1993 biography.
With the success of her fellow season 3 AI contestant Jennifer Hudson and her acclaimed Broadway performance, this is definitely a role to look out for. Jackson’s life is what Hollywood biopics are made of; she grew up poor, rose to fame, was an ardent civil rights supporter and died tragically.
The film will be directed by Silver Lion winning director Euzhan Palcy (A Dry White Season) and written by...
With the success of her fellow season 3 AI contestant Jennifer Hudson and her acclaimed Broadway performance, this is definitely a role to look out for. Jackson’s life is what Hollywood biopics are made of; she grew up poor, rose to fame, was an ardent civil rights supporter and died tragically.
The film will be directed by Silver Lion winning director Euzhan Palcy (A Dry White Season) and written by...
- 2/9/2011
- by John Luchetti
- The Film Stage
For all you Fantasia Barrino fans out there…get ready! According to Hollywoodreporter.com, she set to play Mahalia Jackson in a feature-film adaptation of the 1993 book Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel.
Her portrayal will cover Jackson’s journey from abject poverty in New Orleans to her rise as a global figure in gospel and early supporter of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The film will be directed by Euzhan Palcy, known for A Dry White Season, based on a script by Jim Evering.
If you recall, Fantasia’s last two acting gigs included the Broadway play The Color Purple and the Lifetime film Life Is Not a Fairy Tale: The Fantasia Barrino Story which was a biopic based on her 2005 autobiography.
The film goes into production in April and is set for a December release.
So can she pull this off?...
Her portrayal will cover Jackson’s journey from abject poverty in New Orleans to her rise as a global figure in gospel and early supporter of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The film will be directed by Euzhan Palcy, known for A Dry White Season, based on a script by Jim Evering.
If you recall, Fantasia’s last two acting gigs included the Broadway play The Color Purple and the Lifetime film Life Is Not a Fairy Tale: The Fantasia Barrino Story which was a biopic based on her 2005 autobiography.
The film goes into production in April and is set for a December release.
So can she pull this off?...
- 2/9/2011
- by Cynthia
- ShadowAndAct
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