It looks like world-famous singer’sSZAacting debutwon’t beKill Bill Vol 3. Today,Deadlinerevealed that the recording artist will flex her acting muscles for the first time withnine-time Emmy nomineeIssa Raeproducing. TheInsecurecreator and star landed a buddy comedy movie at TriStar, and details of it are yet to be revealed, as well as which character SZA is slated to play. The movie is also yet to get a release window.
What we do know at this point is that SZA will be starring alongside none other thanKeke Palmer(Nope). The duo shared a sceneon aSaturday Night Livesketchduring an episode in which Palmer hosted and SZA served as musical guest. Apparently, SZA got bit by the acting bug, because she then decided to look for a project to star in. According toDeadline, the singer felt that the project — and the chance to work with Palmer again — was too good to pass up.
The SZA-Palmer sketch dates back to late 2022. The duo starred in anSNLdigital short with the song “Big Boys.” The music video joked about “cuffing season,” a time of the year when people jump into relationships because it starts to get cold outside and no one wants to go on dates. The sketch featuredPunkie Johnson,Ego Nwodim,Cecily Strong and Kenan Thompson, and also poked fun at the new and “improved"Chris Pratt(Guardians of the Galaxytrilogy).
The ‘Rap Sh!t’ Legacy Lives On With Issa Rae
For the new buddy comedy project, Issa Rae recruited a team she knows very well.Short-lived comedy seriesRap Sh!tmight have been canceled last year, but a reunion is going to happen with the new comedy. The former series' showrunnerSyreeta Singletonis slated to write the screenplayfor the buddy comedywhile series directorLawrence Lamontwill helm it. It’s also likely thatRap Sh!tstars will get recruited for the cast.
It’s also safe to assume that SZA will lend her singing talents to whichever character she plays, or contribute to the project’s soundtrack. Back in 2022, the singer made a pretty bold statement of being aQuentin Tarantinofan with her music:Her hit song “Kill Bill"not only references one of the filmmaker’s most famous movies, but the music video contains numerous references to therevenge duologystarringUma Thurmanas well.
Details of the Issa Rae, SZA and Keke Palmer buddy comedy are yet to be announced. Stick with Collider to find out new information as soon as it is announced.
