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FKA Twigs to Play Josephine Baker in Maimouna Doucouré Biopic Filming This Fall

FKA Twigs will portray Jazz Age icon Josephine Baker in a new biopic directed by Maimouna Doucouré, with filming scheduled to begin this fall. This casting was previously reported, though negotiations for the Grammy winner have since conclu

Variety Music·May 11, 2026·via Variety Music

FKA Twigs to Play Josephine Baker in Maimouna Doucouré Biopic Filming This Fall

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May 11, 2026 4:00am PT

FKA Twigs to Star as Josephine Baker in Movie Biopic Filming This Fall

"Cuties" director Maimouna Doucouré will write and direct the film, backed by Studiocanal

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FKA Twigs will star as Jazz Age icon Josephine Baker in a new movie biopic from “Cuties” filmmaker Maimouna Doucouré, which begins filming this fall.

Variety previously reported that the Grammy-winning artist was in negotiations to portray the trailblazing American-born French dancer, singer, actor and civil rights activist in the film, which is financed and co-produced by Studiocanal. With Twigs and Doucouré’s deals officially closed, Studiocanal will launch worldwide sales for the project at Cannes.