Coming on the heels of becoming the second Black woman to be nominate for a Golden Globe for Best Director, Regina King (One Night in Miami) is stepping back in front of the camera to lead the Shirley Chisholm biopic from Oscar winner John Ridley, according to Deadline.
“To collaborate once again with my friend and mentor, John Ridley, and the team at Participant, makes this decade-long journey even sweeter.”
“I’m very thankful to both Regina and Reina trusting me to partner in telling the story of this truly remarkable individual.”
Alongside starring, King will produce the film via her Royal Ties Productions banner alongside Reina King and Participant Media while Jeff Skoll and Anikah McLaren are attached to executive produce the biopic.