Madam C. J. Walker (TV series)
| Madam C.J. Walker | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on |
On Her Own Ground by A'Lelia Bundles |
| Written by | Nicole Asher |
| Starring | Octavia Spencer |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Original network | Netflix |
Madam C.J. Walker is an upcoming American drama web television miniseries, based on the biography On Her Own Ground by A'Lelia Bundles, that is set to premiere on Netflix.
Premise
Madam C.J. Walker tells "the untold and highly irreverent story of black hair care pioneer and mogul Madam C.J. Walker and how she overcame hostile turn-of-the-century America, epic rivalries, tumultuous marriages and some trifling family to become America’s first black, self-made female millionaire."[1]
Cast and characters
Production
Development
On November 10, 2016, it was announced that Zero Gravity Management had optioned the screen rights to A'Lelia Bundles' biography of Madam C. J. Walker, entitled On Her Own Ground, with the intent of developing it into a limited series. The production was expected to be written by Nicole Asher, directed by Kasi Lemmons, and produced by Octavia Spencer, Christine Holder, and Mark Holder.[2]
On July 6, 2017, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order consisting of eight episodes. Executive producers are expected to include LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Mark Holder, Christine Holder, Janine Sherman Barrois, and Elle Johnson. Kasi Lemmons is set to direct and executive produce the first episode. Production companies involved with the series are slated to consist of SpringHill Entertainment alongside Zero Gravity Management.[1]
Casting
Alongside the initial development announcement, it was confirmed that the series would star Octavia Spencer as Madam C. J. Walker.[2]
References
- 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (July 29, 2018). "Netflix Orders 'Madam C.J. Walker' Limited Series Starring Octavia Spencer & Produced By LeBron James – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (November 10, 2016). "Octavia Spencer To Star In & Produce Madam C.J. Walker Limited Series For Zero Gravity". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2018.