{"id":165118,"date":"2024-10-03T19:32:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T23:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?p=165118"},"modified":"2024-10-03T19:32:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T23:32:24","slug":"otis-and-zelma-john-boyega-danielle-deadwyler-otis-redding-biopic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/otis-and-zelma-john-boyega-danielle-deadwyler-otis-redding-biopic\/","title":{"rendered":"John Boyega and Danielle Deadwyler to Star in Otis Redding Biopic &#8220;Otis &amp; Zelma&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Exciting news has surfaced regarding the upcoming biopic about the legendary soul singer Otis Redding. <strong>John Boyega<\/strong> (<em>They Cloned Tyrone<\/em>, <em>The Woman King<\/em>)and <strong>Danielle Deadwyler<\/strong> are set to star in *Otis &amp; Zelma*, with Channing Godfrey Peoples, director of *Miss Juneteenth*, taking the helm. This highly anticipated film is being produced by Fifth Season, along with Homegrown Pictures and Kinfolk Management + Media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" data-id=\"165120\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2227961323-699x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-165120\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">London United Kingdom &#8211; John Boyega &#8211; Fred Duval &#8211; Shutter Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" data-id=\"165121\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2334502987-744x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-165121\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Los Angeles &#8211; Danielle Deadwyler &#8211; DFree &#8211; Shutter Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Story of Love, Music, and Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As first reported by *Variety*, *Otis &amp; Zelma* will chronicle the life of Otis Redding, one of the most influential and beloved singer-songwriters of all time. Known for iconic songs such as &#8220;Sittin&#8217; on the Dock of the Bay,&#8221; Redding&#8217;s rising career was tragically cut short when he died in a 1967 plane crash at the age of 26. The biopic will focus on his relationship with his wife, Zelma, and how her resilience and dedication have kept his legacy alive for over five decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/sundance-2022-review-892-starring-john-boyega-michael-k-williams-and-nicole-beharie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sundance 2022 Review: \u201c892\u201d Starring John Boyega, Michael K. Williams and Nicole Beharie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Script and Direction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The film, scripted by Donnetta Lavina Grays with revisions by Channing Godfrey Peoples, will celebrate the 10 years that Otis and Zelma had together, while highlighting Zelma\u2019s unwavering efforts to preserve her late husband&#8217;s musical legacy. With the support of Zelma Redding, now 81, and the Otis Redding estate, *Otis &amp; Zelma* promises to be a heartfelt tribute to both their love story and Redding\u2019s enduring impact on music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Otis Redding&#8217;s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This announcement coincides with Otis Redding&#8217;s posthumous honor of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which further cements his place as a music legend. The Walk of Fame star, announced just this year, marks another important moment in Redding\u2019s lasting cultural influence, even more than 50 years after his untimely passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/new-trailer-and-poster-release-till-starring-danielle-deadwyler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Trailer and Poster Release \u2013 TILL starring Danielle Deadwyler<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Star-Studded Production Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Boyega and Deadwyler&#8217;s starring roles, the two are also serving as executive producers, along with Stephanie Allain of Homegrown Pictures and Arron Saxe of Kinfolk Management + Media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Must-Watch Tribute to a Music Icon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As production moves forward, *Otis &amp; Zelma* is shaping up to be a must-watch for fans of Redding&#8217;s music and anyone interested in the powerful legacy he left behind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exciting news has surfaced regarding the upcoming biopic about the legendary soul singer Otis Redding. John Boyega (They Cloned Tyrone, The Woman King)and Danielle Deadwyler are set to star in *Otis &amp; Zelma*, with Channing Godfrey Peoples, director of *Miss Juneteenth*, taking the helm. 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