Ryan Coogler to Produce Prince Jukebox Musical Movie

The project, in development since 2018, will feature the iconic artist's music and is set to be distributed by Universal Pictures.

Ryan Coogler, known for directing 'Black Panther,' is set to produce a jukebox musical movie featuring the music of Prince for Universal Pictures.
The project has been in development since 2018 and includes a script from Bryan Edward Hill, but details such as the title, plot, director, and stars remain undisclosed.
A stage adaptation of Prince's iconic film 'Purple Rain' is also expected to premiere next spring, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz with a book from playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
The jukebox musical will mark the latest project to honor Prince's legacy, following the announcement of a stage adaptation of 'Purple Rain.'
Ryan Coogler's involvement in the Prince jukebox musical movie reflects his ongoing collaboration with Universal Pictures and Proximity Media.