A new biopic on the life of legendary singer Nina Simone will be released this year and today we get the film’s first trailer. Zoe Saldaña plays the lead role in Nina, directed by Cynthia Mort, and also stars David Oyelowo (Selma). See it above, via Entertainment Weekly.
According to the people behind Nina Simone’s official Twitter account, they’re not fans of this project.
.@zoesaldana Cool story but please take Nina's name out your mouth. For the rest of your life.
— Nina Simone (@NinaSimoneMusic) March 3, 2016
