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Janelle Monae will be starring in a new Harriet Tubman biopic. The 32-year-old entertainer has signed on to tell the story of Harriet Tubman’s journey in freeing hundreds of slaves via the Underground Railroad.
In addition to being an accomplished singer, Monae has proven she has acting chops from her previous roles in ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Hidden Figures.’
Others starring in the film include Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, Jennifer Nettles and Clarke Peters. Monae’s role has yet to be specified.
The film will be directed by Kasi Lemmons from a script she co-wrote with Gregory Allen Howard.
