John Boyega forged as Otis Redding in upcoming ‘Otis & Zelma’ biopic
John Boyega has been tapped to star as Otis Redding in an upcoming biopic of the late soul icon’s life.
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The movie, titled Otis & Zelma, per a Variety report is being directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples (Miss Juneteenth) and can see Danielle Deadwyler as Otis’ widow Zelma Redding.
Otis & Zelma will reportedly chronicle the life and profession of Otis Redding and “the ten quick years Otis and Zelma had collectively, and their everlasting love story after his passing.” The logline continues: “Zelma’s resilience and willpower to protect his musical legacy for the final 56 years fuels her, simply as a lot as Otis’ love for Zelma fueled him.”
With revisions by Godfrey Peoples, Otis & Zelma is written by acclaimed playwright, screenwriter and actor Donnetta Lavinia Grays.
Finest identified for his hits like ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay’, ‘Respect’, ‘These Arms Of Mine’, ‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Lengthy’ and ‘Laborious To Deal with’, Otis Redding rose to prominence as a soul musician within the Nineteen Sixties. Previous to his fame, Otis on the age of 18 met Zelma and so they acquired married in 1961. He tragically died in a aircraft crash in 1967 on the age of 26 and left behind three varieties with Zelma.
Selection‘s report additionally notes that the upcoming movie – which has but to obtain a launch date – “has the complete assist of Zelma Redding and the Otis Redding property”. Moreover, John Boyega and Danielle Deadwyler will government produce.
The movie’s announcement coincides with Otis Redding posthumously receiving his Hollywood Stroll Of Fame star later as we speak (October 4).