The United States vs. Billie Holiday
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is an upcoming biographical drama directed by Lee Daniels.
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| Directed by | Lee Daniels |
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| Screenplay by | Suzan-Lori Parks |
| Based on | Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs by Johann Hari |
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| Music by | Christopher Gunning |
| Cinematography | Andrew Dunn |
| Edited by | Jay Rabinowitz |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Cast
- Andra Day as Billie Holiday
- Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher
- Garrett Hedlund as Harry J. Anslinger
- Natasha Lyonne as Tallulah Bankhead
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Roslyn
- Evan Ross as Sam Williams
- Dana Gourrier as Sadie
- Erik LaRay Harvey as Monroe
- Melvin Gregg as Joe Guy
- Miss Lawrence as Miss Freddy
Production
Development on a Billie Holiday biopic was announced in September 2019, with Lee Daniels directing. The titular role of Holiday will be played by Andra Day, with Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund and Natasha Lyonne also cast.[1] Evan Ross, Dana Gourrier and Erik LaRay Harvey were added to the cast later that month.[2] Additional casting was announced in October.[3]
Release
The film will be distributed by Paramount Pictures in North America.[5]
References
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 17, 2019). "Lee Daniels Sets Cast For 'The United States Vs. Billie Holiday' With Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund & Natasha Lyonne". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
- N'Duka, Amanda (September 25, 2019). "Evan Ross, Dana Gourrier, Erik Laray Harvey Join Lee Daniels' 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
- N'Duka, Amanda (October 2, 2019). "'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' Adds 'American Vandal' & 'Snowfall' Actor Melvin Gregg & Miss Lawrence". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
- Kennedy, John R. (September 16, 2019). "Andra Day In Montreal To Star In Billie Holiday Biopic". iHeartRadio. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
- Paramount Prevails In Auction For Lee Daniels-Directed ‘The United States Vs. Billie Holiday:’ Virtual Cannes
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