JUCO Janelle Monae is joining the cast of a biopic about Harriet Tubman, the heroic woman who led countless slaves to freedom via the so-called “Underground Railroad” in the 1850s.
The singer/actress, who won a SAG award for Hidden Figures, will star in Harriet with Cynthia Erivofrom Bad Times at the El Royale in the title role, Variety reports.
In addition to Hidden Figures, Monae also appeared in 2016’s Moonlight, which won an Academy Award for Best Motion Picture
Her voice will also be featured in the upcoming animated Ugly Dolls movie, along with Wanda Sykes, country star Blake Shelton, Pitbull and pop stars Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson. Monae is expected to record new songs for the film.
Th 32-year-old entertainer from Kansas City, Kansas
