Just Call Her Lena…Alicai Keys to play Lena Horne in Movie

Oprah Winfrey is reported to have cast R&B singer Alicia Keys in the lead role in her forthcoming biopic on Lena Horne . The talk show host /movie producer has chosen the hitmaker to play the reclusive jazz star, who is now 90 years of age. She says, “We’re going to start filming next year, and we’ve got Alicia.” Singer Janet Jackson is reportedly devastated by the news, as she had actively pursued the role of Horne for years…and was in talks to play the music legend when the project supposed to be a TV special. Hmmm this is a tough one. I think both could do a good job playing Lena. On one hand Janet is more seasoned than Alicia, but on the other hand this could be a break out performance for Keys. I just hope the movie and Alicia do well. I haven’t exactly been in love with any of Oprah’s movies.