Actress Keke Palmer and singer SZA are set to star in a new buddy comedy movie produced by Issa Rae. The project, which is currently untitled, will be directed by Lawrence Lamont and the screenplay will be written by Syreeta Singleton. Palmer, who will also serve as an executive producer, will be joined by SZA in her first feature-film acting debut. Palmer confirmed the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement about the upcoming project.
The announcement of the new movie with Palmer and SZA comes after the two previously appeared together on Saturday Night Live in December 2022. The casting news also follows Palmer’s hint at stepping away from the spotlight in January, nearly a year after welcoming her son Leo with ex Darius Jackson. Despite her previous success in various acting roles, Palmer hinted that she may be taking a break from the industry in the near future.
Palmer rose to fame with her role in the film “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” in 2004 and signed a record deal with Atlantic Records in 2005. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Akeelah in “Akeelah and the Bee” in 2006 and has since appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including Nickelodeon’s “True Jackson VP,” Showtime’s “Masters of Sex,” “Scream Queens,” and “Hustlers” alongside Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B. Palmer also made history by winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Game Show in 2022.
Despite being new to the acting world, SZA is a highly successful singer who has been nominated for 24 Grammy Awards and has won four. She received awards for Best R&B Song, Best Progressive R&B Album, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Additionally, she won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration with Doja Cat on the song “Kiss Me More” in 2022. The upcoming buddy comedy movie will mark SZA’s first foray into feature-film acting, adding to her already impressive list of accomplishments.
Fans and celebrities alike expressed excitement for the upcoming movie starring Palmer and SZA, with many commenting on social media about their chemistry and anticipation for the film. Palmer’s confirmation of the news on Instagram received positive reactions from supporters, including stand-up comedian Tony Baker and other social media users. The collaboration between Palmer and SZA, along with Issa Rae’s involvement as a producer, has generated buzz and anticipation for the upcoming project, which is set to be directed by Lawrence Lamont and written by Syreeta Singleton.
With the talented duo of Keke Palmer and SZA leading the cast of the new buddy comedy movie produced by Issa Rae, fans can expect an exciting and entertaining film. As Palmer continues her successful acting career and SZA ventures into feature-film acting, the collaboration between the two stars is eagerly anticipated by audiences. The project, which is still untitled, is poised to showcase the chemistry between Palmer and SZA while exploring the dynamics of their characters in a humorous and engaging storyline. With the support of fans and fellow celebrities, the upcoming buddy comedy movie is set to be a highly anticipated addition to both Palmer and SZA’s growing list of accomplishments in the entertainment industry.
