Hey music and movie fans good news! Lizzo is about to add another awesome credit to her already impressive resume. You know her as a Grammy-winning superstar singer rapper and all-around amazing performer. Well now get ready to see Lizzo in a whole new light because she is starring in a biopic !
Lizzo to Play "Godmother of Rock and Roll" Rosetta Tharpe in New Amazon MGM Film: This is Huge!
That's right Lizzo is set to portray the one and only Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a movie currently titled "Rosetta". If you don't know Rosetta Tharpe's name you definitely know her influence. She is a total icon often called the "Godmother of Rock and Roll". Think about that title for a second – "Godmother of Rock and Roll"! This lady was seriously important and Lizzo is going to bring her story to life.
Amazon MGM Studios is backing this project and it sounds like it's in good hands. The script is being written by Natalie Chaidez known for "The Flight Attendant" and Kwynn Perry from "Tigerbelles". Lizzo is also producing the movie along with some heavy hitters like Nina Yang Bongiovi and Forest Whitaker. No director is attached just yet but with Lizzo and this team involved it's already sounding like something special.
Who Was Rosetta Tharpe? More Than Just a Gospel Singer She Was a True Music Pioneer
So who exactly was Sister Rosetta Tharpe? For starters she was a Black woman rocking an electric guitar way back in the 1930s and 40s. She was a gospel singer but she blended those spiritual sounds with a guitar style that was totally new and groundbreaking. That sound? It helped pave the way for rock and roll itself!
Think about music legends like Chuck Berry Little Richard and Elvis Presley. Rosetta Tharpe was a major influence on all of them. She was known for her incredible guitar skills her powerful voice and her stage presence. She wasn't just singing gospel she was putting on a show and people loved it.
The movie "Rosetta" is going to focus on a key time in her life. It will show her rising fame her signature guitar sound and her preparation for a huge concert. This concert wasn't just any gig it was going to be the first ever stadium show in music history! But Rosetta also had to navigate some serious challenges back then. She had to deal with societal expectations and keep a part of her life secret – her love for another woman.
Lizzo's Leading Lady Moment: From "Hustlers" to Center Stage as a Music Icon
While Lizzo is known for her music this isn't her first time in front of the camera. She had a fun role in the movie "Hustlers" back in 2019 and even made a cameo in "The Mandalorian". She also starred in her Emmy-winning Amazon series "Watch Out for the Big Grrrls" and her HBO Max documentary "Love Lizzo". But "Rosetta" is her first big leading role in a movie and it is a perfect fit.
Lizzo is a four-time Grammy winner herself so she knows a thing or two about music and performance. She has the talent the charisma and the stage presence to truly embody Rosetta Tharpe. Plus Lizzo is no stranger to breaking boundaries and being unapologetically herself just like Rosetta was. It feels like this role was meant for her.
Music Biopics Are Hot in Hollywood and "Rosetta" Could Be the Next Big Hit
Music biopics are seriously popular in Hollywood right now. Think about the success of "Bob Marley: One Love" and the upcoming Bob Dylan movie "A Complete Unknown" with Timothée Chalamet. There are tons more in the works about big names like The Beatles Madonna and Queen Latifah. People love these stories and "Rosetta" has all the ingredients to be another big hit.
This movie is also part of Lizzo's comeback after facing those lawsuits last year. She has denied the allegations and is now moving forward focusing on her music and acting career. She recently released a new single "Still Bad" from her upcoming fifth album. Playing Rosetta Tharpe feels like a powerful next step for her and a way to showcase her incredible talent in a new way.
Key Facts About Rosetta Tharpe and Lizzo's Biopic:
- Movie Title: Rosetta
- Starring: Lizzo as Rosetta Tharpe
- Studio: Amazon MGM Studios
- Writers: Natalie Chaidez and Kwynn Perry
- Producers: Lizzo Nina Yang Bongiovi Forest Whitaker and Kevin Beisler
- Rosetta Tharpe: "Godmother of Rock and Roll" gospel singer and electric guitar pioneer
- Movie Focus: Pivotal period in Tharpe's life balancing musical innovation societal constraints and a secret love.
Get Ready to Rock: Lizzo as Rosetta Tharpe is Going to Be Epic!
So yeah get excited. Lizzo playing Rosetta Tharpe in "Rosetta" is a match made in music movie heaven. It's a chance for Lizzo to shine in a lead acting role and tell the story of a truly groundbreaking artist who deserves way more recognition. Keep an eye out for more news about this movie because it sounds like it's going to be something really special and a great way to celebrate a true music legend. Lizzo is about to rock and roll… literally!