The United States vs. Billie Holiday

The United States vs. Billie Holiday is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Lee Daniels, based on the book Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs by Johann Hari. Andra Day stars in the lead role of Billie Holiday, along with Trevante Rhodes, Natasha Lyonne, and Garrett Hedlund.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Official promotional poster
Directed byLee Daniels
Produced by
Screenplay bySuzan-Lori Parks
Based onChasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs by Johann Hari
Starring
Music byKris Bowers
CinematographyAndrew Dunn
Edited byJay Rabinowitz
Production
company
Distributed byHulu
Release date
  • February 26, 2021 (2021-02-26) (United States)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 26, 2021, on Hulu.

The film was nominated for Best Original Song ("Tigress and Tweed") at the 78th Golden Globe Awards, as well as Andra Day being nominated for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama.[1]

Cast

Production

Development on a Billie Holiday biopic was announced in September 2019, with Lee Daniels directing. The titular role of Holiday will be played by Andra Day, with Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund and Natasha Lyonne also cast.[2] Evan Ross, Dana Gourrier and Erik LaRay Harvey were added to the cast later that month.[3] Additional casting was announced in October.[4]

Filming began on October 6, 2019 in Montreal.[5]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on February 26, 2021.[6] In July 2020, Paramount Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[7] It was originally scheduled to be released on February 12, 2021,[8][9] but in November 2020, it was moved two weeks to February 26.[10] In December 2020, Hulu acquired distribution rights to the film in the United States.[11]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Result
2021 Golden Globe Awards Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Andra Day Pending
Best Original Song "Tigress & Tweed" (Andra Day & Raphael Saadiq) Pending

See also

References
  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55916768
  2. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 17, 2019). "Lee Daniels Sets Cast For 'The United States Vs. Billie Holiday' With Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund & Natasha Lyonne". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  3. N'Duka, Amanda (September 25, 2019). "Evan Ross, Dana Gourrier, Erik Laray Harvey Join Lee Daniels' 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  4. N'Duka, Amanda (October 2, 2019). "'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' Adds 'American Vandal' & 'Snowfall' Actor Melvin Gregg & Miss Lawrence". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  5. Kennedy, John R. (September 16, 2019). "Andra Day In Montreal To Star In Billie Holiday Biopic". iHeartRadio. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  6. Lattanzio, Ryan (January 11, 2021). "'United States vs. Billie Holiday' Trailer: Andra Day Makes Her Movie Star Debut in Lee Daniels' Biopic". IndieWire. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  7. Paramount Prevails In Auction For Lee Daniels-Directed ‘The United States Vs. Billie Holiday:’ Virtual Cannes
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 28, 2020). "'Scream' Relaunch Eyes 2022 Release, 'Snake Eyes' Rolls To 2021 & More – Paramount Release Date Changes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  9. Anderton, Ethan (August 29, 2020). "Paramount Sets Release Dates for 'Snake Eyes', New 'Scream' and 'Paranormal Activity' Movies & More". /Film. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  10. Paramount Pictures Takes Michael B. Jordan Pic 'Without Remorse,' 'Micronauts' Off 2021 Release Calendar
  11. Lang, Brent (December 24, 2020). "Hulu Buys Lee Daniels' 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'". Variety. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
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