Although there is not much information, it is known that Bryan Edward Hill (comic book writer like “Killmonger” y “Ultimate Black Panther”) has already written a draft of the script. However, no names of the film’s cast, title or director have yet been given. The musical will be the first of the genre to be based on the music of Prince.
Despite the confirmations, it is likely that work on the feature film will not begin until the current project of Coogler finish The director is working with the actor again Michael B. Jordanwith whom he already agreed “Creed” o “Black Panther”. Since this film scheduled for March 2025, it is expected that the musical Prince It will still take at least a couple of years to wait.
As far as the legendary artist is concerned, at the beginning of this year it was announced that “Purple Rain”feature film starring Princewill be adapted to become a musical in Broadway. They will be the nominee for Pulitzer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins y Lileana Blain-Cruz the writer and the director of the work, respectively. At the moment there is no release date for this show either.