Janelle Monaé to Play Josephine Baker in A24’s WWII-Set TV Series ‘De La Resistance’
thewrap.comDeadline reports. Monáe channeled the star’s 1930s glamour in her retro ensemble at this week’s Met Gala. Baker was born in America, but spent most of her celebrated career in Europe.
She was the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film “Siren of the Tropics.” The Roaring Twenties icon caused a scandal when she appeared on stage topless in her trademark banana skirt and a beaded necklace.
French leader General Charles de Gaulle awarded Baker numerous honors for her heroic work during the war. Jennifer Yale of “Outlander,” and “Underground,” will serve as creator and showrunner.
Chuck Lightning, Mikael Moore, Nate Wonder and Dana Gills will serve as executive producers for Wondaland. Angela Gibbs is also an executive producer.
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