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    Otis Redding Biopic on the way

    John Boyega is set to play Otis Redding in a new film telling the story of the soul singer’s decade-long relationship.
    Otis & Zelma will see the Star Wars and Attack the Block actor play the tragic star with the Till breakout Danielle Deadwyler playing his wife, Zelma.

    The drama will follow the success of Redding, whose career included hits such as [[Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay and These Arms of Mine before his death in a 1967 plane crash at the age of 26.
    According to Variety, the official description claims the film “celebrates the 10 short years Otis and Zelma had together, and their eternal love story after his passing”. The film comes with the full support of the estate.
    After the singer’s death, his widow opened her own booking business, a record store and a nightclub and never remarried. “Never will,” she said to the New York Times in 2022. “I love being Mrs Otis Redding. I’m the only one.”


    This month will also see the singer receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
    Otis & Zelma will be directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples, whose breakout drama Miss Juneteenth premiered to acclaim at the Sundance film festival in 2020............

    John Boyega to play Otis Redding in new biopic alongside Danielle Deadwyler | John Boyega | The Guardian

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    Personally, I'm excited about this news--Otis is long overdue for a biopic, and Boyega is terrific. I wonder if he can sing! However, I expect some controversy because Boyega's not a foundational African-American like Otis was.

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    Great News! As it's already been said, Otis Redding is long overdue for a Biopic and I hope this one will do the job.

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    This just in from UMusic.com:

    Otis Redding Will Receive Star on Hollwood Walk of Fame

    Otis Redding, the iconic artist behind some of the most enduring songs of the 20th century, is finally receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The musician—who died in 1967 at the age of 26—will receive his star on Friday morning, October 4. Frequent Janet Jackson collaborator and Grammy winner Jimmy Jam will emcee the ceremony, while Killer Mike will speak and Redding’s daughter Karla Redding-Andrews will accept the honor on her late father’s behalf. Fans can watch the ceremony live on WalkOfFame.com at 11:30 am PT.

    Otis Redding Will Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame [udiscovermusic.com]
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    Is it true that prior to his accident, Teddy Pendergrass was in talks to play Otis Redding in a movie? I don’t know about his acting but he would have nailed the singing portion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jboy88 View Post
    Is it true that prior to his accident, Teddy Pendergrass was in talks to play Otis Redding in a movie? I don’t know about his acting but he would have nailed the singing portion.
    I remember reading about Teddy doing the role many years ago.

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