Queen Latifah biopic to be produced by Will Smith
nme.comWill Smith is set to be a producer on a new feature film biography of the legendary hip-hop pioneer Queen Latifah.As confirmed by Deadline, the film will be one of a group of new biopics produced by Flavor Unit Entertainment, Westbrook Studios and Jesse Collins Entertainment that will focus on iconic stars of the genre.Latifah herself will work as a producer on the film alongside Smith, and has shared her excitement about the project by saying, “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.”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 favourite 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.”It comes after Smith launched his podcast Class Of ‘88 last year, which explored the state of hip-hop in 1988 and included an episode that focused largely on Latifah.
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