Multi-grammy musician Lizzy (Hustlers, The Mandalorian) signed to act in the biographical film Rosettein which he will play the role of the musician Rosetta Tharpe. Also known as her sister Rosetta Tharpe, the singer, songwriter and American guitarist gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s with her evangelical recordings, characterized by a unique mix of spiritual texts and electric guitar.
By writers Natalie Chaidez (The flight attendant) AND Kwynn Perry (Tigerbelles) ,, Rosette He will tell the story of how Tharpe became known as the godmother of Rock & Roll, influencing artists of the caliber of Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Johnny Cash And countless other musicians. Lizzo will also produce the film together with Kevin Beisler and Nina Yang Bongiovi by Kevin Beisler and Forest Whitaker.
A first description of the project, which is currently being developed, explains that that film “captures a fundamental period in his life – one of innovative innovative, provocative passion and secret love. While he breaks the musical boundaries with his guitar sound, Rosetta must navigate in society constraints.
Rosette It will not be the first time that Tharpe will be played in the film: the British musician Yola played him in Baz Luhrmann’s Biographical Movie of 2022 Elviswho played Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. While Tharpe died in 1973, his songs still appear frequently in films and shows, including, more recently, in A Lega one’s own, Atlanta, death in the Nile, I know it is true AND Elvis & Nixon.
Stay tuned for updates on the film while passing through production.
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By Jessica Fisher
Source: Geek Tyrant
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