Having Oprah Winfrey in your corner certainly helps with whatever project you're intending to market, whether it's the next bestselling novel, or a long-gestating Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic. Today's news focuses on the latter, as Winfrey has signed on to produce Selma for Paramount. Her involvement comes after taking a liking to the script rewrite turned in by writer-director Ana DuVernay last year. The project is being fast-tracked, so as soon as Paramount seals the deal on domestic distribution, production is expected to start right away. (Via Deadline)
Oprah Winfrey to Produce Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic SELMA; Paramount Closing Domestic Distribution Deal
Oprah Winfrey to Produce Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic SELMA; Paramount Finalizing Domestic Distribution Rights. Ana DuVernay will direct.