Queen Latifah Debuts As Bessie Smith In HBO's 'Bessie' Biopic

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From EurWeb

HBO on Thursday released a cast list and other details regarding its upcoming film “Bessie,” a biopic of blues legend Bessie Smith with Queen Latifah in the title role.

The singer, rapper and daytime talk show host will also executive produce the project, which originates from HBO Films.

Co-stars include Michael K. Williams (“Boardwalk Empire”) as Bessie’s husband Jack; Khandi Alexander (“Scandal”) as Bessie’s big sister, Viola; Mike Epps as Richard, a bootlegger and romantic interest; Tika Sumpter (“Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and Have Nots”) as Lucille, a performer and romantic interest; Tory Kittles (“True Detective”) as Bessie’s older brother Clarence; Oliver Platt, as fame photographer and writer Carl Van Vechten; Charles Dutton as Ma Rainey’s husband, William “Pa” Rainey; and Oscar winner Mo’Nique as blues legend Ma Rainey.

Read more on this upcoming film at EurWeb.com