Famous actor, singer, and dancer Teyana Taylor has been confirmed to star as the legendary Dionne Warwick in a new biopic.
Teyana Taylor has officially confirmed she will play Dionne Warwick in a forthcoming biopic about the iconic singer’s life. She recently took to social media and showed love to the legend while announcing the role.
She wrote, “And just like that.. 2020MORE Blessings! Ms. Dionne Warwick… A woman of great statue, poise, and elegance, with a fiery spirit — Realizing I was looking at my future self. My reflection without a mirror.”
Taylor continued: “Being able to learn and study from one of the greats like, @therealdionnew has allowed me to learn a lot about myself and the woman I am today. She has taught us to be proud of who you are…. —Don’t Make Me Over. @therealdionnew Your music and social involvement has enhanced the culture. Your soul and artistry serves as an example of not only resilience and strength, but of faith and purpose.”
She thanked everyone who trusted her with the role, “Thank you for trusting me, @coco_gilbert And our production company @theauntiesinc with telling your iconic story! We are so excited to make you proud!”
She also sent love to Dionne’s son “Shout out to @iamdamonelliott it’s GO TIMEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! It’s been a long time coming!!!”
In March last year, Taylor spoke about the biopic, “We’re already working on it. We’re in the building process right now. I’ve always wanted to make sure like, I could lock in with any person that I would be playing, you know? How Angela and Tina [Turner] was, how Jamie Foxx and Ray Charles, you know what I’m saying? Like, to really get to know them and I miss when movies was like that, when you get to know them and tap in and just bond.”
She revealed that she, Warwick and her son were already working on it.
