Janelle Monae’s Production Company Signs First-Look Deal With Universal

Janelle Monae performing onstage during the 2018 Global Citizen Festival.
Janelle Monae performing onstage during the 2018 Global Citizen Festival.

Janelle Monae is currently one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Since her rise to fame, the 32-year-old has managed to add a number of titles to her resume, including actress and model. Over the years, she has released a number of successful albums, and her most recent release, Dirty Computer, earned great reviews from many music enthusiasts.

As an actress, she has appeared in a handful of films, including Moonlight and Hidden Figures. She will soon be seen in an upcoming Universal film, Welcome to Marwen, and the Harriet Tubman biopic, Harriet, slated for 2019. She has also recently been added to the cast of Disney’s Lady and the Tramp remake.

And it seems the multitalented woman is looking to spread her wings still. According to a report from The Fader, she has recently inked a first-look production deal with Universal Pictures through her production company, Wondaland Pictures.

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