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Octavia Spencer To Star In Limited Series About Madam C.J. Walker’s Life

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Octavia Spencer To Star In Limited Series About Madam C.J. Walker’s Life

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NBA superstar LeBron James is continuing to make moves off the court. James’ production company, SpringHill Entertainment, is adding the first scripted drama to its growing slate. The project also boasts Oscar-winning talent: Octavia Spencer.

Spencer is attached to star in the limited series about entrepreneur and social activist Madam C.J. Walker’s life, with James executive producing along with his company’s co-founder, Maverick Carter. Sources tell Variety that Netflix is interested in the series and is the likely destination. The steaming service had no comment on their involvement in the project.

Nicole Asher is on board to write and co-exec produce and “Black Nativity” helmer Kasi Lemmons will direct the pilot and…

Please read original article Octavia Spencer To Star In Limited Series About Madam C.J. Walker’s Life posted on Healthy Black Girls on 16 August 2017 | 12:25 am —

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