Lifetime announced Danielle Brooks as Mahalia Jackson in a network biopic, news broke that Scott will also bring Jackson’s story to the big screen in Mahalia!, a new biopic executive produced by Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah and her partner Shakim Compere, along with Clark Sisters executive producer Holly Carter.In a release announcing the news, Latifah said, “This is such an incredibly important story to tell and we’re thrilled to work with Jamie on the project.
Shakim and I are also looking forward to reteaming with our Clark Sisters producing partner, Holly Carter, to share Mahalia’s inspiring journey to becoming the Queen of Gospel music.”Carter added, “I am beyond grateful to be able to partner with Latifah and Shakim again and equally.
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