There is an unbelievable buzz surrounding the upcoming ‘Winnie’ biopic starring Jennifer Hudson & Terrence Howard. With filming in full gear on location in Johannesburg and Robben Island South Africa, photos are slowly beginning to surface, and the transformation of Hudson and Howard into Winnie and Nelson is amazing.
Darrell James Roodt is directing the feature which is based on Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob’s book Winnie Mandela: A Life. It was announced by Ironwood Films on Tuesday that Ellen Wander’s Film Bridge International has come aboard to handle international sales.
Updated:According to Variety hope to have the film completed in time for both the Berlin Film Fesitival & The Sundance Film Festival that take place in January and February of 2011
This is getting exciting!!! Can’t wait for Best Supporting Actress to win Best Actress!!!! You Go Jenny!!!!
Yes, the make of the movie Winnie is getting very exciting. I love the wedding shot photo in comparison to the real Mandela’s. Jhud ant playing, and I can not wait to see the movie. My husband is even getting excited.
when does the film finish production