The 9-year-old Oscar nominee, who is nominated for Best Actress for her role in ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild,’ will soon take on another iconic role in the film remake of the movie ‘Annie’ as the title character! Read on for more details.
Quvenzhane Wallis sure is busy for a 9-year-old! The Oscar nominee — who is the youngest person to ever be nominated for Best Actress — is officially set to star as little orphan Annie in the film remake adaptation of the hit musical, produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, due out in late 2014.
“Quvenzhané Wallis is a true star and we believe her portrayal as Annie will make her a true worldwide star,” president of Production for Columbia Pictures Hannah Minghella said in a statement on Feb. 24.
“She is an extraordinary young talent with an amazing range, not only as an actress but as a singer and dancer,...
Quvenzhane Wallis sure is busy for a 9-year-old! The Oscar nominee — who is the youngest person to ever be nominated for Best Actress — is officially set to star as little orphan Annie in the film remake adaptation of the hit musical, produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, due out in late 2014.
“Quvenzhané Wallis is a true star and we believe her portrayal as Annie will make her a true worldwide star,” president of Production for Columbia Pictures Hannah Minghella said in a statement on Feb. 24.
“She is an extraordinary young talent with an amazing range, not only as an actress but as a singer and dancer,...
- 2/24/2013
- by Christina Stiehl
- HollywoodLife
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