A filming date has been set for the upcoming Dionne Warwick biopic starring Teyana Taylor as the iconic musical actress.
Warwick's son Damon Elliott first shared the big news with his followers on Instagram on Tuesday.
“It's official…we're funded and have a shoot date!” “ELLIOTT ENTERTAINMENT IS DOING BIG THINGS IN 2024!!” Elliott, 50, posted on Instagram, accompanied by side-by-side photos of Teyana and his mother, 83.
The post was then shared by 33-year-old Teyana, who went on her own to rave about Warwick's impact and talent.
“And just like that… 2020 MORE Blessings!” Ms. Dionne Warwick… A woman of great stature, poise and elegance, with a fiery spirit – I realized I was looking at my future self. My reflection without a mirror.
A filming date has been set for the upcoming Dionne Warwick biopic starring Teyana Taylor as the iconic musical actress
“The opportunity to learn and study from one of the greats like @therealdionnew has allowed me to learn a lot about myself and the woman I am today.” She taught us to be proud of who we are you are… – Don’t put me over. ❤️
“@therealdionnew Your music and your social commitment have enriched the culture. Your soul and artistry serve as an example not only of resilience and strength, but also of faith and purpose.
“Thank you for trusting me, @coco_gilbert, and our production company @theauntiesinc to tell your iconic story!” We are so excited to make you proud!
“Greetings @iamdamonelliott it’s TIMEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! It was foreseeable for a long time!!!'
Dionne expressed her approval on Instagram, sharing Teyana's post and adding, “Very exciting news! Any guesses about the rest of the cast?”
Teyana first announced she would be portraying Warwick in a biopic during an appearance on The Tamron Hall Show last year.
The A Thousand And One actress also told the host of the talk show of the same name that production on the project has already begun and is currently underway.
“We're already working on it,” the dancer, who choreographed the music video for Beyoncé's “Ring the Alarm,” said in a clip shared with Billboard. “We are currently in the construction process.”
A title and release date for the biopic telling the hitmaker's story – which Warwick herself hinted was “in the works” two years ago – have not yet been announced.
Teyana announced last year that she would play Warwick in a biopic; Taylor envisioned L in 2023 and Warwick R in 2023
“I always wanted to make sure that I could connect with whoever I was going to play,” Taylor said during the interview with Tamron Hall.
The model also revealed that her inspiration was Angela Basset's portrayal of Tina Turner in the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do With It.
She also shared that she remembered Jamie Foxx for her portrayal as Ray Charles in the Oscar-winning 2004 film “Ray.”
“I miss when movies were like that — when you could really get to know them and approach them,” she said.
“We talk almost every day,” Taylor revealed in an effort to get to know Warwick better. 'That's my girl.'
“I have always been a strong believer in safety and an advocate for safety,” added the Teyana & Iman reality TV star.
“She's had a wonderful career and I think right now it's about making her feel as safe as possible to tell her story,” the New York native said, explaining that she wants to do justice to Warwick .
“Many of these stories are misinterpreted or dramatized to some degree,” she continued. “We don’t really want to go there.” The full interview with Tamron Hall will be published on ABC on April 3rd.
Chat daily: “We talk almost every day,” Taylor revealed in an effort to get to know Warwick better. 'That's my girl.'
Music icon: “She's had a wonderful career and I think right now it's about making her feel as safe as possible to tell her story,” the New York native said, explaining that she wants to do justice to Warwick
She shared her story: “A lot of these stories are misinterpreted or dramatized to some degree,” she continued. “We don’t really want to go there.” The full interview with Tamron Hall will be published on ABC on April 3; circa 1968
Upcoming Biopic: Back in February 2021, Warwick confirmed the project to Entertainment Weekly, saying a series about her legacy was “in the works”; Seen in 2017
Back in February 2021, Warwick confirmed the project to Entertainment Weekly and said a series about her legacy was “in the works.”
“It’s going to be a series,” she revealed at the time. “We are planning an episodic show.”
The legendary singer also praised the actress: “[Teyana] is definitely a talented young lady who I had the pleasure of connecting with.”
“She's very excited about the prospect of being part of it and she's also going to be very, very involved in directing it and putting together what we envision it to be.”