With one biopic of an icon in hip-hop music released, a biopic of an r&b icon is getting ready to take off. This would be none other than Aaliyah.
I had no idea they were giving the big budget treatment to this biopic. Warner Bros. is heading this one and Bill Condon, director of "Dreamgirls", will be directing it. Below is a full rundown of what great lengths the studio is going to to make this superb.
I'm a little excited to see this one and Keshia Chante couldn't look anymore like Aaliyah, so let's hope her acting is top notch too. Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Ginuwine & Hype Williams are all set to play themselves in the movie. You all know they're going to be in The Bahamas recreating scenes so there'll be a few locals prowling the place.
I had no idea they were giving the big budget treatment to this biopic. Warner Bros. is heading this one and Bill Condon, director of "Dreamgirls", will be directing it. Below is a full rundown of what great lengths the studio is going to to make this superb.
"We are going to great extremities to make this movie perfect. We have Chante in extensive training studying, speaking with family members, watching personal footage and in choreography training with Aaliyah's choreographer and dear friend Fatima Robinson. This movie will be seamless the same way it was for Selena fans who enjoyed Jennifer Lopez. I can promise Aaliyah fans that this movie will be ten notches higher."
A source for the film reveals that they "will be going very deep into Aaliyah's life" and will allow fans to see the "most intimate side of Aaliyah's legacy." Sources say the script for the film 'holds no bars' and will go as far as touching on the subject of Aaliyah's highly debated and publicized marriage and annulment to producer R.Kelly.
"This movie will showcase Aaliyah in a new light. Fans will be so proud of this piece" says Condon.
Canadian singer Keshia Chante on playing the role, "Aaliyah inspired me and an entire generation. She was stunning, effortless and was capable of so many things. This is a hard undertaking, I have big shoes to fill but I am committed, determined and will train to the very end to master this role. I want Aaliyah's fans and admirers to be proud of this film and feel like it was the best interpretation possible of our babygirl. I refuse to disappoint."
Chante's acting resume is new, only now getting the lead role in a new television series entitled "Soul" that she shot only but a few months ago up north. Condon assures us that Chante was best for the role, stating "She was born ready for this role. I knew she was the one the moment she stepped into our audition."
I'm a little excited to see this one and Keshia Chante couldn't look anymore like Aaliyah, so let's hope her acting is top notch too. Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Ginuwine & Hype Williams are all set to play themselves in the movie. You all know they're going to be in The Bahamas recreating scenes so there'll be a few locals prowling the place.
