Knowles to play Etta James in movie role

Beyonce Knowles is to play music legend Etta James in a new film about blues label Chess Records.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2008 - 16:57

Beyonce Knowles is to play music legend Etta James in a new film about blues label Chess Records.

Knowles, who will also act as executive producer on Cadillac Records, will join Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Cedric The Entertainer and Tammy Blanchard in the project.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Knowles Person: Etta James Person: Beyonce Knowles Person: Adrien Brody Person: Jeffrey Wright Person: Cedric The Entertainer Person: Tammy Blanchard Person: Brody Person: Leonard Chess Person: Wright Person: Muddy Waters Person: Willie Dixon Organisation: Chess Records Organisation: Cadillac Records Organisation: Music World Entertainment Organisation: Survivor Foundation

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