Teyana Taylor To Star In Dionne Warwick Biopic, Confirms Production Date Is Set

Teyana Taylor updates fans on the upcoming Dionne Warwick biopic where she leads as the legendary musician. Taking to social media on Wednesday (Jan. 24), the Harlem native reposted an image from Warwick’s son, producer Damon Elliott, confirming the film is officially in motion.

“It’s official… we are funded and we have a shoot date!” Elliott wrote in his post.

In her sharing, Taylor sang high praises of the “Heartbreaker” performer and excitement for beginning the film. Warwick herself shared the news on X, asking her followers to guess the remaining cast.

“And just like that.. 2020MORE Blessings!,” began the 33-year-old. “Ms. Dionne Warwick… A woman of great statue, poise and elegance, with a fiery spirit — Realizing I was looking at my future self. My reflection without a mirror.”

She continued to detail, “it’s GO TIMEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! It’s been a long time coming!!!”

Taylor announced the currently unnamed biopic in the spring of 2023. Visiting The Tamron Hall show, the R&B performer shared how she’s been studying various films including Angela Bassett’s performance as Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do with It (1993) and Jamie Foxx’s performance as Ray Charles in Ray (2004) in preparation for the role.

The A Thousand And One star also shared that she and Warwick speak nearly daily, hoping to create an environment where the 83-year-old can “feel as safe as possible” during the production process.

View Teyana Taylor’s Instagram upload and full caption below.

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