Queen Latifah has a biopic in the works, and Will Smith has signed on as one of the film’s producers.
According to a report from Deadline on Thursday (September 19), the project is currently in development as a joint venture between Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment, Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Jesse Collins Entertainment.
It will be the first in a slate of Hip Hop biopics the companies have planned, which will all be independently financed through HarbourView Equity Partners. No writer or director have been announced as of yet.
In a statement, Queen Latifah said: “We all came into this industry together, and Hip Hop has shaped each and every one of us. Hip Hop’s impact has expanded beyond just music and has created a lasting impression on culture and society overall. It is a dream to be able to collaborate with friends and colleagues that have not only a shared understanding, but are able to tell these stories that were the backdrop of our lives.”
Will Smith added: “When you bring talented people and teams together, you can create something truly special. I’m thrilled to work alongside Flavor Unit, Jesse Collins Entertainment and HarbourView, to highlight the incredible stories of some of our favorite artists and icons. There’s no better story to start with than the one of Queen Latifah, an undisputed legend who has both entertained and inspired us for so many years.”
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According to a report from Deadline on Thursday (September 19), the project is currently in development as a joint venture between Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment, Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Jesse Collins Entertainment.
It will be the first in a slate of Hip Hop biopics the companies have planned, which will all be independently financed through HarbourView Equity Partners. No writer or director have been announced as of yet.
In a statement, Queen Latifah said: “We all came into this industry together, and Hip Hop has shaped each and every one of us. Hip Hop’s impact has expanded beyond just music and has created a lasting impression on culture and society overall. It is a dream to be able to collaborate with friends and colleagues that have not only a shared understanding, but are able to tell these stories that were the backdrop of our lives.”
Will Smith added: “When you bring talented people and teams together, you can create something truly special. I’m thrilled to work alongside Flavor Unit, Jesse Collins Entertainment and HarbourView, to highlight the incredible stories of some of our favorite artists and icons. There’s no better story to start with than the one of Queen Latifah, an undisputed legend who has both entertained and inspired us for so many years.”
Queen Latifah Biopic In The Works With Will Smith On Board As Producer
A biopic about Queen Latifah is currently in development, and Will Smith has been announced as one of its producers on the project.
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