Was Zendaya supposed to play Aaliyah?
Was Zendaya supposed to play Aaliyah?
Zendaya Revealed Why She Turned Down The Lead Role In Aaliyah Biopic. In 2014, the Lifetime Network released a biopic of the late 90’s R&B singer, Aaliyah. The project was titled, “Aaliyah: Princess of R&B” and originally was supposed to star actress Zendaya Coleman, to play the leading role.
Why did Zendaya leave the Aaliyah movie?
Coleman exited in June amid fan complaints over her casting as well as reports that Aaliyah’s family was upset about the project itself and threatening to block use of the singer’s music in the movie.
Who auditioned for Aaliyah?
“106 and Park” host Keshia Chanté auditioned for the role of Aaliyah, and Solange Knowles was rumored to be interested in playing the late star. Both would have served as gratifying representations. Fans vented their frustration with the casting of Zendaya on Twitter.
Will there be a new Aaliyah movie?
“We are sad Zendaya will no longer portray Aaliyah. Production is currently on hold,” Lifetime wrote in a statement. Alexandra Shipp took over the role after Zendaya dropped out. Public disapproval of the project’s content led many to believe that’s why she didn’t continue with the project.
Who did Zendaya play in Aaliyah?
Zendaya Reveals Why She Turned Down Controversial Aaliyah Biopic While Missy Elliott Wants to Front a Major Do-Over. In 2014, Lifetime put together a biopic detailing the late R&B singer, Aaliyah. Aaliyah: Princess of R&B originally hired Disney Channel actress, Zendaya Coleman, to play the leading role.
What movies did Aaliyah make before she died?
Aaliyah’s acting career was just starting to take off before she died at age 22. “Queen of the Damned” was her second and last feature film, but she had starred in “Romeo Must Die” before that.
What happened between R. Kelly and Aaliyah?
Kelly Sexually Abused Aaliyah When She Was 13 or 14, Witness Says. The witness, a former backup performer, said she walked in on the singers as they were engaged in a sex act around 1993, one year before they were illegally married.