FKA twigs is officially heading to the big screen for her first lead Hollywood role, and she’s taking on the life of a legend. The multi-talented artist has been cast as the iconic Josephine Baker in a highly anticipated biopic.
A Visionary Collaboration
The project will be helmed by acclaimed French writer-director Maïmouna Doucouré, known for her boundary-pushing storytelling. The film has also received the ultimate seal of authenticity. The estate of Josephine Baker, including her adoptive children Jean-Claude Bouillon Baker and Brian Bouillon Baker, has officially approved the production, according to PEOPLE.
“Powerful and Relevant”
In a statement regarding the career-defining role, FKA twigs shared her deep admiration for the civil rights activist and performer:
“She lives on in our hearts as a visionary, ground-breaking woman whose story is as powerful as it is relevant today,”
Production is reportedly set to kick off this fall, moving the project into high gear. While excitement is at an all-time high, the studio is keeping some details under wraps as the official title and release date have yet to be announced. However, the plot is expected to be an expansive look at Baker’s extraordinary life, tracing her journey from her humble beginnings in St. Louis to her rise as a superstar in Paris, while also highlighting her heroic contributions as a spy for the French Resistance.