Deadline has reported that Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is producing a musical featurette with Universal Pictures. The project is expected to revolve around Prince’s life and career.
Comic writer Bryan Edward Hill, who also worked with Coogler on Black Panther, has penned the script. Along with Coogler, several producers have been listed, including Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Rebecca Cho, who will executive produce through Proximity Media.
No other information has been released regarding a release date or casting choices. In other news, Coogler’s upcoming untitled project, which will star Michael B. Jordan, is set for a March 2025 released date.