On Monday, Netflix released the trailer for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, the highly anticipated film adaptation of August Wilson's 1982 play of the same name. The film stars Viola Davis in the titular role, inspired by the real Ma Rainey who reigned as the Mother of the Blues in the 1920s.
What is next for Viola Davis?
Davis will next be seen in the Gina Prince-Bythewood TriStar film The Woman King, and in Showtime's drama series The First Lady, which has her portraying former first lady Michelle Obama, among other projects.11 Jan 2022
Who did the singing in Ma Rainey?
For the most part, no, but you do her Davis singing in one instance. According to the Los Angeles Times, the actress sings for one song, while the rest of the vocals for Ma Rainey are provided by another artist. During a scene when Ma Rainey sings “These Dogs of Mine,” you're hearing Davis.22 Dec 2020
Why is Viola Davis sweaty in Ma Rainey?
' which was actually the reference Viola used to give me.” And Ma's perspiration was part of the story. “The sweat is kind of informing the struggle, “informing the discomfort in the room of what might be a stressful situation.”10 Feb 2021
Which song did Viola Davis sing in Ma Rainey?
Those Dogs Of Mine
Is Chadwick Boseman singing in Ma Rainey?
Chadwick Boseman sings one last time in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - CultureMap Dallas.17 Dec 2020
What's next for Viola Davis?
Oscar winner Viola Davis is working on a memoir that she says will be “straight, no chaser.” HarperOne will release Davis' Finding Me on . Davis traces her rise from growing up in poverty and family violence in Rhode Island to becoming one of the world's most acclaimed actors.20 Jul 2021
Is Viola Davis singing as Ma Rainey?
While it is Davis' voice who belts out “These Dogs of Mine,” Lewis performs the rest of the numbers. In an interview with Variety, Lewis explains how she came to sing in the Oscar-nominated film and got to lip-sync for Viola Davis.20 Apr 2021