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But blanco s only surviving boyfriend, charles cosby, is threatening to sue hbo into oblivion if his name is mentioned in the tv movie. Jennifer lopez to star, possibly direct griselda blanco film the. Blanco features prominently in the documentary films cocaine cowboys. The griselda blanco story is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Hbo just announced that the luminous lopez will executive produce and star in an upcoming movie about griselda blanco, better known by the priceless moniker, cocaine godmother. Her willingness to use violence against her rivals leads to numerous assassination attempts, forcing griselda to move her business to california. News confirms that jennifer lopez will star as notorious drug lord griselda blanco in a tv movie currently in development for hbo. Who is griselda blanco, jennifer lopez character in new. The jenny from the block singer will play the criminal, who was known as the godmother.
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Lo is a go to play drug lord griselda blanco in a new hbo film. Jennifer lopez is entering the drug trade for hbo the actress will star in and executiveproduce a film in development at the cabler about griselda blanco, aka the cocaine godmother, our. Jennifer lopez is the latest hollywood star to steps into the shoes of colombian drug lord griselda blanco. The idea of teaming with hbo felt like the perfect fit for finally bringing griseldas story to life. Cocaine godmother trailer 2018 catherine zetajones movie. Jennifer lopez to portray griselda blanco in hbo film indiewire.
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The real life of colombian drug lord, griselda blanco, who reportedly masterminded more than 200 murders. Blanco was known as the cocaine godmother, her heyday was in. Jennifer lopez to play miami cocaine godmother griselda blanco. Hbo is developing a film about griselda blanco with jennifer lopez attached to play the notorious drug lord, variety has learned the film focuses on the rise and fall of blanco, the drug lord. The griselda blanco story is streaming, if cocaine godmother. Released 2017, cocaine godmother stars catherinezetajones, carlosalbert, matteostefan, raulmendez the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Jennifer lopez to play the cocaine godmother in new hbo. Jennifer lopez to star in hbo movie about griselda blanco. Stxfilms and jennifer lopez are reteaming for a third time after second act and the upcoming hustlers. Lopez has been fascinated by griselda blanco s story for years.
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The film stars catalina sandino moreno, mehdi dehbi, diane guerrero, and. The godmother was originally set up at hbo three years ago but is now. Jennifer lopez to star as drug lord in hbo film video. Ive been fascinated by the life of this corrupt and. The real life of colombian drug lord, griselda blanco, who reportedly masterminded. Jennifer lopez to play griselda blanco in hbo tv movie. Jennifer lopez is going to give wagner moura of narcos a run for his money lopez is reportedly slated to play colombian drug lord griselda blanco in an upcoming tv movie for hbo. Cocaine godmother 2017 stream and watch online moviefone. The film, which is in development, focuses on the rise and fall of blanco, the notorious drug lord known as the cocaine godmother who. For a taste of what lopez has to work with for a griselda blanco small screen.
Based on the life of drug lord griselda blanco, a pioneer in the miamibased cocaine trade, this film tells the story of her rise to power within the drug empire, to being arrested and ultimately gunned down. The godmother is an upcoming american biographical crime drama film directed by gerard johnson and written by frank baldwin. Jennifer lopez to play drug lord griselda blanco in hbo tv. Her willingness to use violence against her rivals leads to numerous assassination attempts, forcing. The life of grisleda blanco, the first and biggest female cocaine trafficker in the usa, told by the people that lived it, family members, close friends, hit men, etc. Drug lord griselda blancos ex to sue if hes featured. Jennifer lopez stars in new hbo film on griselda blanco vibe.
Catherine zetajones and jennifer lopez have dueling tv movies in the work based on the life of the same infamous cocaine queen, griselda blanco, but the behind the scenes story may be just as. Aug 15, 2016 griselda s ex has previously narrated the movie cocaine cowboys 2, which is a documentary about the drug lords life. The movie will chronicle the famous colombian drug queens rise to. Jennifer lopez is headed for hbo the star of nbcs shades of blue is set to topline and exec produce an untitled tv movie revolving around late drug lord griselda blanco, the hollywood reporter. Jennifer lopez to play drug lord griselda blanco in new. The real life of colombian drug lord, griselda blanco. Jennifer lopez will play a cocaine godmother in hbo film. Catherine zetajones talks griselda blanco and cocaine godmother. Jennifer lopez to star as notorious drug lord griselda. Terence winter to write hbo griselda blanco movie w jennifer. Hbo is officially creating a film about the rise and fall of notorious drug lord griselda blanco, played by the singer herself. With catherine zetajones, jenny pellicer, alejandro edda, warren christie. Jennifer lopez has been cast as the cocaine godmother in what has to be her most brilliantly titled role to date.
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