Sza’s acting debut has been set for a currently untitled buddy comedy produced by Issa Rae and co-starring Keke Palmer, reports Deadline.
Lawrence Lamont (Rap Sh!t) will direct the film from a screenplay penned by Rap Sh!t showrunner Syreeta Singleton, the latter of whom will also produce. Palmer will also do double duty by executive producing the project through her Big Boss banner with Sharon Palmer.
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The movie will serve as a reunion of sorts for Sza and Palmer. In December 2022, Palmer hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live with Sza as the musical guest. See the duo co-star in a skit paying tribute to “Big Boys” below.
Be sure to read our 2022 cover story coinciding with Sza’s most recent album, Sos. She’s currently touring behind the project, and will play headlining sets at Primavera Sound, Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, and the inaugural Sudden Little Thrills.
Lawrence Lamont (Rap Sh!t) will direct the film from a screenplay penned by Rap Sh!t showrunner Syreeta Singleton, the latter of whom will also produce. Palmer will also do double duty by executive producing the project through her Big Boss banner with Sharon Palmer.
Get Sza Tickets Here
The movie will serve as a reunion of sorts for Sza and Palmer. In December 2022, Palmer hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live with Sza as the musical guest. See the duo co-star in a skit paying tribute to “Big Boys” below.
Be sure to read our 2022 cover story coinciding with Sza’s most recent album, Sos. She’s currently touring behind the project, and will play headlining sets at Primavera Sound, Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, and the inaugural Sudden Little Thrills.
- 4/26/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Keke Palmer and Sza are set to star in an untitled buddy comedy film for TriStar Pictures.
Lawrence Lamont (“Rap Sh!t”) is set to direct with the screenplay written by “Rap Sh!t” showrunner Syreeta Singleton.
Hoorae’s Issa Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi, ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis and MacRo Film Studios’ Charles D. King, James Lopez, and Poppy Hanks are producing. Singleton is co-producing. Big Boss’ Palmer and Sharon Palmer are executive producing. MacRo Film Studios is coming on board to co-finance and produce.
The project came together from the CoCre lab at Sony Pictures. The lab was a previous pact between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures to source and incubate emerging, diverse screenwriters to develop and write their first studio feature based on original ideas.
Palmer and Sza first teamed up for “Saturday Night Live” in Dec. 2022, when Palmer hosted and Sza was the musical guest.
Lamont has...
Lawrence Lamont (“Rap Sh!t”) is set to direct with the screenplay written by “Rap Sh!t” showrunner Syreeta Singleton.
Hoorae’s Issa Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi, ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis and MacRo Film Studios’ Charles D. King, James Lopez, and Poppy Hanks are producing. Singleton is co-producing. Big Boss’ Palmer and Sharon Palmer are executive producing. MacRo Film Studios is coming on board to co-finance and produce.
The project came together from the CoCre lab at Sony Pictures. The lab was a previous pact between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures to source and incubate emerging, diverse screenwriters to develop and write their first studio feature based on original ideas.
Palmer and Sza first teamed up for “Saturday Night Live” in Dec. 2022, when Palmer hosted and Sza was the musical guest.
Lamont has...
- 4/26/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Isaa Rae has a buzzy new buddy comedy in the works starring Keke Palmer and Grammy winner Sza, IndieWire has confirmed.
Rae is set to produce the untitled feature for TriStar Pictures. Rae’s “Rap Sh!t” director Lawrence Lamont will direct the film using a screenplay by “Rap Sh!t” showrunner Syreeta Singleton. The project hailed from the ColorCreative’s lab at Sony Pictures as part of a program between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures to foster emerging diverse screenwriters’ first studio features.
Palmer will executive produce through her Big Boss banner along with Sharon Palmer. Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi will produce through Rae’s banner Hoorae; ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis and Charles D. King and MacRo Film Studios’ James Lopez and Poppy Hanks also produce. Singleton is co-producing.
Palmer and Sza did a December 2022 “Saturday Night Life” together — Palmer as host and Sza as her musical guest.
The...
Rae is set to produce the untitled feature for TriStar Pictures. Rae’s “Rap Sh!t” director Lawrence Lamont will direct the film using a screenplay by “Rap Sh!t” showrunner Syreeta Singleton. The project hailed from the ColorCreative’s lab at Sony Pictures as part of a program between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures to foster emerging diverse screenwriters’ first studio features.
Palmer will executive produce through her Big Boss banner along with Sharon Palmer. Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi will produce through Rae’s banner Hoorae; ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis and Charles D. King and MacRo Film Studios’ James Lopez and Poppy Hanks also produce. Singleton is co-producing.
Palmer and Sza did a December 2022 “Saturday Night Life” together — Palmer as host and Sza as her musical guest.
The...
- 4/26/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: It looks like the recent team-up on Saturday Night Live went very well as Keke Palmer and four-time Grammy winner Sza are set to star in an untitled buddy comedy movie from TriStar Pictures, with producer Isaa Rae producing. Rap Sh!t director Lawrence Lamont is set to direct, with the screenplay written by his Rap Sh!t teammate Syreeta Singleton, who served as the series’ showrunner.
Plot details being kept under wraps, but Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi will produce through Rae’s banner Hoorae, joined by ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis, and Charles D. King, James Lopez and Poppy Hanks from Macro Film Studios. Singleton is co-producing. Big Boss’ Palmer and Sharon Palmer are executive producing. Macro Film Studios is coming on board to co-finance and produce.
The project came together from the CoCre lab at Sony Pictures. The lab was a previous pact between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures...
Plot details being kept under wraps, but Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi will produce through Rae’s banner Hoorae, joined by ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis, and Charles D. King, James Lopez and Poppy Hanks from Macro Film Studios. Singleton is co-producing. Big Boss’ Palmer and Sharon Palmer are executive producing. Macro Film Studios is coming on board to co-finance and produce.
The project came together from the CoCre lab at Sony Pictures. The lab was a previous pact between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures...
- 4/26/2024
- by Justin Kroll and Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Keke Palmer‘s mother Sharon Palmer is sticking up for her daughter on Instagram.
If you didn’t know, the 30-year-old actress split from Darius Jackson in October and filed a restraining order against him.
Keke says their relationship ended “primarily due to the physical and emotional abuse inflicted.” She is asking the court for sole custody of their baby son, Leodis.
The Alice star accused her ex of destroying her personal property, hitting her, preventing her from driving away, trespassing, and more.
Darius‘ brother Sarunas Jackson then condemned abuse in a since-deleted tweet, but it was unclear whether he was addressing his brother or Keke. He wrote vaguely, “The most disgusting, vile, abusive, manipulative person I have Ever encountered in my entire life…Abuses almost everyone.”
Now, Keke‘s mother is responding to those comments and calling him out.
Keep reading to find out more…
In a Thursday (November 9) Instagram video,...
If you didn’t know, the 30-year-old actress split from Darius Jackson in October and filed a restraining order against him.
Keke says their relationship ended “primarily due to the physical and emotional abuse inflicted.” She is asking the court for sole custody of their baby son, Leodis.
The Alice star accused her ex of destroying her personal property, hitting her, preventing her from driving away, trespassing, and more.
Darius‘ brother Sarunas Jackson then condemned abuse in a since-deleted tweet, but it was unclear whether he was addressing his brother or Keke. He wrote vaguely, “The most disgusting, vile, abusive, manipulative person I have Ever encountered in my entire life…Abuses almost everyone.”
Now, Keke‘s mother is responding to those comments and calling him out.
Keep reading to find out more…
In a Thursday (November 9) Instagram video,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Keke Palmer had a hell of a 2022, starring in Jordan Peele's excellent scary, funny blockbuster "Nope," earning critical praise for her portrayal of Emerald Haywood. Then, she hosted the best episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 48, proving she still had those comedic chops she'd developed during her younger years at Nickelodeon.
Even if the 2023 Oscars did completely ignore "Nope," there's no doubt Palmer came out of the whole thing with a buzz surrounding her. Which should help build anticipation for her newly announced comedy project, "The Backup."
As first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Palmer will enlist the help of Kevin Hart's production skills and Hartbeat production company for the movie, which is being overseen by Universal and was announced in mid-March 2023. The actress will also produce the film, which is in the early stages of pre-production and promises to showcase Palmer's comedic sensibilities. Those were on full...
Even if the 2023 Oscars did completely ignore "Nope," there's no doubt Palmer came out of the whole thing with a buzz surrounding her. Which should help build anticipation for her newly announced comedy project, "The Backup."
As first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Palmer will enlist the help of Kevin Hart's production skills and Hartbeat production company for the movie, which is being overseen by Universal and was announced in mid-March 2023. The actress will also produce the film, which is in the early stages of pre-production and promises to showcase Palmer's comedic sensibilities. Those were on full...
- 3/26/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Keke Palmer is to star in and produce the comedy 'The Backup'.The 29-year-old actress is attached to feature in the Universal Pictures comedy film that also has Kevin Hart on board as a producer.The film tells the story of player-at-heart Ben as he decides that he is finally ready to settle down with his childhood friend Alyssa (Palmer). But she revealed that she is engaged to a handsome billionaire and needs him to be her best man at the wedding.Ben sets off to the island of Maui with his friends in an attempt to outshine Alyssa's fiance and win her back.Chris Brew and Jordan Gouveia have written the script with Hart and Bryan Smiley producing on behalf of HartBeat. Keke and Sharon Palmer serve as producers for their Big Boss Entertainment banner.Keke and her boyfriend Darius Jackson welcomed baby son Leodis into the world last...
- 3/17/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Nope‘s Keke Palmer is set to produce and star in the feature comedy The Backup in development at Universal Pictures, which also has Kevin Hart on board to produce, Deadline can confirm.
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In the film written by Chris Brew and Jordan Gouveia, player-at-heart Ben decides he’s finally ready to settle down with his childhood friend Alyssa (Palmer). But she then reveals she’s engaged to a handsome billionaire and needs him to be her best man. In return, Ben sets out to Maui with his boys to outshine her fiancé and win her back.
Hartbeat’s Bryan Smiley will produce on behalf of the company,...
Related Story Gina Gershon, Rick Hoffman And Tim Dillon Round Out Cast Of Eli Roth’s ‘Thanksgiving’ At TriStar And Spyglass Related Story Universal Moves Up 'Wicked' Part 1 Release Date Related Story 'Puss In Boots: The Last Wish' Sets Peacock Premiere Date
In the film written by Chris Brew and Jordan Gouveia, player-at-heart Ben decides he’s finally ready to settle down with his childhood friend Alyssa (Palmer). But she then reveals she’s engaged to a handsome billionaire and needs him to be her best man. In return, Ben sets out to Maui with his boys to outshine her fiancé and win her back.
Hartbeat’s Bryan Smiley will produce on behalf of the company,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Keke Palmer is teaming up with Kevin Hart for The Backup, a feature comedy set up at Universal.
Palmer will star in the project, which will be produced by Hart and his chief content officer at banner Hartbeat, Bryan Smiley. Palmer and Sharon Palmer will produce through Palmer’s production company Big Boss Entertainment.
Also joining the ranks of producers is Autumn Bailey-Ford, working through her production company Autumn Bailey Entertainment.
Written by Chris Brew and Jordan Gouveia, the script follows a player, Ben, who decides he’s finally ready to settle down with his childhood friend Alyssa (Palmer). Unfortunately, she reveals she’s engaged to a handsome billionaire and needs him to be her best man. This in turn sets in motion Ben going to the wedding in Maui with his boys to outshine her fiancé and win her back.
No director is attached to the project, which is in development.
Palmer will star in the project, which will be produced by Hart and his chief content officer at banner Hartbeat, Bryan Smiley. Palmer and Sharon Palmer will produce through Palmer’s production company Big Boss Entertainment.
Also joining the ranks of producers is Autumn Bailey-Ford, working through her production company Autumn Bailey Entertainment.
Written by Chris Brew and Jordan Gouveia, the script follows a player, Ben, who decides he’s finally ready to settle down with his childhood friend Alyssa (Palmer). Unfortunately, she reveals she’s engaged to a handsome billionaire and needs him to be her best man. This in turn sets in motion Ben going to the wedding in Maui with his boys to outshine her fiancé and win her back.
No director is attached to the project, which is in development.
- 3/16/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: After landing the hot package Red Shirt earlier in the week, Amazon Studios has added another high-profile property to its slate, as sources tell Deadline the studio has landed the action comedy Moxie starring Keke Palmer. Deadline broke the news that the package was out to buyers before the Thanksgiving Holiday and Amazon moved fast to land the rights to the pic featuring one of the bigger stars of 2022. Hawkeye director Bert is on board to direct with Heather Quinn penning the script. Palmer, Peter Lawson and Kate Churchill are producing. Sharon Palmer is exec producing.
The film is about a foul-mouthed stripper who pisses off the FBI in a big way when she somehow becomes the best candidate for their fancy new agent program.
Since Deadline broke the news, Palmer has already added two more high-profile accolades as she is set to host Saturday Night Live tomorrow night...
The film is about a foul-mouthed stripper who pisses off the FBI in a big way when she somehow becomes the best candidate for their fancy new agent program.
Since Deadline broke the news, Palmer has already added two more high-profile accolades as she is set to host Saturday Night Live tomorrow night...
- 12/2/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Keke Palmer as signed an overall television deal with Entertainment One (eOne), Variety has learned exclusively.
“I am thrilled to be partnering with eOne to create entertaining, meaningful, fun television experiences that will deeply connect with audiences and be reflective of our current world,” Palmer said. “eOne’s commitment to allowing talent to bring their unique lens and lead the storytelling process made them an ideal partner for me.”
eOne will manage worldwide rights and serve as the studio for all projects created under the deal.
Palmer is an actress, singer-songwriter, producer, and television host. She recently wrapped filming on the feature “Alice,” in which she stars, and is set to appear opposite Daniel Kaluuya in Jordan Peele’s new film. She is also known for her role in “Hustlers” opposite Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. On the TV side, she has lent her voice both to the “Proud Family...
“I am thrilled to be partnering with eOne to create entertaining, meaningful, fun television experiences that will deeply connect with audiences and be reflective of our current world,” Palmer said. “eOne’s commitment to allowing talent to bring their unique lens and lead the storytelling process made them an ideal partner for me.”
eOne will manage worldwide rights and serve as the studio for all projects created under the deal.
Palmer is an actress, singer-songwriter, producer, and television host. She recently wrapped filming on the feature “Alice,” in which she stars, and is set to appear opposite Daniel Kaluuya in Jordan Peele’s new film. She is also known for her role in “Hustlers” opposite Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. On the TV side, she has lent her voice both to the “Proud Family...
- 3/2/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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