“Daisy has the spirit and energy I recognized as a young person,” King, 80, was quoted as saying in a statement regarding the cast. The actress has “tremendous talent” and will give a “great performance”. Edgar-Jones, also known for the TV mini-series “Normal People” regarding teenage love, linked the reports on her Instagram account. Lisa Cholodenko (“The Kids Are All Right”) is on board with the project as a director.
Studio Sony has secured the rights to use Kings Hits. The musical features songs such as “One Fine Day”, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”, “I Feel the Earth Move” and “You’ve Got a Friend”. King rose to fame in her late 20s with her hit album Tapestry in 1971. The mother of three has had an eventful music career.
