FKA Twigs to Star as Josephine Baker in Biopic Directed by Maimouna Doucouré
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Grammy-winning artist FKA Twigs will portray iconic entertainer and activist Josephine Baker in a new biopic. Filming is scheduled to begin this fall, with director Maimouna Doucouré writing, directing, and producing the project. The film has the support of Baker's family and will be launched for worldwide sales at the Cannes film market.
Facts First
- FKA Twigs will star as entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker.
- Filming is scheduled to begin this fall on the biopic directed by Maimouna Doucouré.
- The project has support from Baker's family, including her sons and the Rainbow tribe.
- Studiocanal will launch worldwide sales for the film at the Cannes film market.
- Studiocanal will release the film theatrically in multiple territories including the UK, France, Germany, and Australia.
What Happened
Grammy-winning artist FKA Twigs has been cast to portray Josephine Baker in a new biopic. The film will be written, directed, and produced by Maimouna Doucouré under her Bien Ou Bien Productions banner, in collaboration with Studiocanal and CPB Films. Filming is scheduled to begin this fall. The project is in development with support from Josephine Baker's sons and the Rainbow tribe, the name Baker used for her adopted children.
Why this Matters to You
You may soon see a major cinematic portrayal of a significant historical figure. Josephine Baker was an American-born French entertainer who also served in the French Resistance during World War II and was a prominent voice in the American Civil Rights Movement. The film's development with her family's involvement suggests an authentic and respectful approach to her legacy. If the project is successful, it could bring Baker's multifaceted story to a new, wider audience.
What's Next
Studiocanal will launch worldwide sales for the project at the Cannes film market. The company plans to release the film theatrically in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Benelux, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand. The next major milestone is the start of principal photography this fall.