Lizzo to Star and Produce Biopic on Rock Pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Amazon MGM Studios announces 'Rosetta,' a film highlighting Tharpe's groundbreaking contributions to music and societal challenges, with Lizzo in her first leading role.
- Lizzo will portray Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the 'Godmother of Rock and Roll,' in the biopic 'Rosetta,' currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios.
- The film will explore a pivotal period in Tharpe's life, including her musical innovations, societal constraints, and her historic 1951 stadium concert.
- Lizzo will also serve as a producer alongside Kevin Beisler, Forest Whitaker, and Nina Yang Bongiovi under Significant Productions.
- The screenplay is being written by Natalie Chaidez and Kwynn Perry, though no director has been attached to the project yet.
- This marks Lizzo's first leading role in a feature film, signaling a new chapter in her career as an actress and producer.
IndieWire 
Rolling Stone 
The Daily Wire 
Star Tribune 
Billboard 
Entertainment Weekly 
NME 
Deadline 
People 
The Hollywood Reporter 
Collider 
Variety 
Pitchfork 
UPI 