I have to say that before i discovered this movie, id never even heard of griselda blanco. Jennifer lopez will play drug lord griselda blanco in new. Cocaine godmothers son claims cartel crew doesnt glorify. Jan 19, 2018 the sequence of events is a prelude to lifetimes movie length biopic about the legendary drug lord and temporary miami resident griselda blanco, playing out even before the films title appears. The sopranos, boardwalk empire and vinyl alum has been tapped to write and executive produce the highprofile hbo film about notorious drug lord griselda blanco to be played by jennifer lopez. Hbo is developing a film about griselda blanco with jennifer lopez attached to play the notorious drug lord, variety has learned.
Jennifer lopez has just landed the role of reallife drug lord griselda blanco in an upcoming hbo tv movie. 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. Aug 10, 2016 hbo is developing a film about griselda blanco with jennifer lopez attached to play the notorious drug lord, variety has learned. Hbo is developing a film about notorious drug lord griselda blanco to be played by jennifer lopez. The godmother was originally set up at hbo three years ago but is now pushing forward on the big screen. The lopezfronted the godmother follows the ups and downs of blanco. Jennifer lopez will play drug lord griselda blanco in new hbo. Jennifer lopez to star in hbo movie about griselda blanco.
This film presents her life story from the time she was a young girl to the end of her life. Jennifer lopez will continue to walk the line between right and wrong, this time for hbo the superstar will executive produce and star in an untitled movie for the home of game of thrones. Stxfilms and jennifer lopez are reteaming for the godmother, with lopez to star in the story of colombian drug lord griselda blanco. Regardless of public opinion who most likely have never seen the. Jennifer lopez to portray griselda blanco in hbo film. Lopez has been fascinated by griselda blancos story for years. The real life of colombian drug lord, griselda blanco, who reportedly masterminded more than 200 murders. Jennifer lopez sets up drug lord pic the godmother at stx. The star of nbcs shades of blue is set to topline and executive produce an untitled tv movie revolving around late drug lord griselda blanco, the hollywood. Jennifer lopez to portray drug lord griselda blanco in hbo film jennifer lopez just landed the role of reallife drug dealer griselda blanco in an upcoming hbo tv movie. Charles cosby infamously dated griselda blanco a colombian drug lord dubbed the. Ive been forever fascinated by the story of griselda blanco and. This film presents her life story from the time she. 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.
Variety is reporting that jennifer lopez has signed up to star in a film about notorious drug lord griselda blanco, otherwise known as the cocaine godmother, for hbo. Charles cosby infamously dated griselda blanco a colombian drug lord dubbed the cocaine godmother whos tied to hundreds of. Who is griselda blanco, jennifer lopez character in new hbo. Jennifer lopez to portray cocaine godmother griselda blanco. The star of nbcs shades of blue is set to topline and executive produce an untitled tv movie revolving around late drug lord griselda blanco, the hollywood reporter has learned. The star of nbcs shades of blue is set to topline and executive produce an untitled tv movie revolving. But then i remembered ive been getting excited for the past 5 years or so for it and were still waiting. The shades of blue star also will executive produce the tv movie. Griselda blanco becomes a pioneer in the miamibased cocaine trade. Cocaine godmother 2017 stream and watch online moviefone. Jennifer lopez to play drug lord griselda blanco in hbo tv. Guess jennifer took it under her own production company and said fuck it, ill do it on my own and hbo is down.
Smith is digital content editor for don diva magazine. Jennifer lopez to play drug lord griselda blanco in hbo tv movie. The griselda blanco story is streaming, if cocaine godmother. Lopez and stxfilms also collaborated on her upcoming hustlers movie and last years second act comedy. The film, from lopezs nuyorican productions and lbi entertainment, focuses on the rise and fall of griselda blanco lopez, the drug lord known as the cocaine godmother who. The real life of colombian drug lord, griselda blanco. Jennifer lopez to portray griselda blanco in hbo film indiewire. Shes set to star in an hbo film about the life of miami drug lord griselda blanco, according to e. The film focuses on the rise and fall of blanco, the drug lord know.
Lo is a go to play drug lord griselda blanco in a new hbo film. Jennifer lopez to play drug lord griselda blanco in hbo tv movie jennifer lopez is headed for hbo. Jennifer lopez to portray cocaine godmother for hbo. Microsoft may earn an affiliate commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Lopez was previously announced to star in the adaptation of blancos life at hbo. Cocaine godmother 2018 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Sep 29, 2016 the sopranos, boardwalk empire and vinyl alum has been tapped to write and executive produce the highprofile hbo film about notorious drug lord griselda blanco to be played by jennifer lopez.
Jennifer lopez will take on colombian drug lord griselda blanco, aka the cocaine godmother, in upcoming film. Griselda blancos lone, living lover threatens to sue over. 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. Aug 10, 2016 jennifer lopez will continue to walk the line between right and wrong, this time for hbo the superstar will executive produce and star in an untitled movie for the home of game of thrones. It has been announced that lopezs nuyorican productions will spearhead the production along with lbi. Lo will play the cocaine godmother from cocaine cowboys in a new movie for hbo. Jennifer lopezs next tv role will take her from nypd detective in shades of blue to drug lord in hbo s new film about the infamous colombian drug dealer griselda blanco according to. 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. Michael corleone blanco, the only living son of colombias cocaine godmother griselda blanco, insisted that the new vh1 reality tv series titled cartel crew doesnt glorify the violent. The film, from lopezs nuyorican productions and lbi entertainment, focuses on the rise and fall of griselda blanco lopez, the drug lord known as the cocaine godmother who revolutionized the u. Jennifer lopez to star as notorious drug lord griselda. The star of nbcs shades of blue is set to topline and executive produce an untitled tv movie.
Her willingness to use violence against her rivals leads to numerous assassination attempts, forcing griselda to move her. Aug 11, 2016 the iconic singer, who portrays a dirty cop in nbcs shades of blue, just landed a role as the infamous drug lord griselda blanco in a new hbo tv movie, according to the hollywood reporter. Aug 10, 2016 jennifer lopez to portray drug lord griselda blanco in hbo film jennifer lopez just landed the role of reallife drug dealer griselda blanco in an upcoming hbo tv movie. Well start with jennifer lopez as if the singer, actress, producer, businesswoman wasnt busy enough she will star in a new hbo movie about griselda blanco. The actress and singer is leading up hbo films project about colombian drug matriarch griselda blanco. The life of drug lord griselda blanco, a pioneer in the miamibased cocaine trade. I heard a podcast the other day on griselda and it got me so excited for this project again. Aug 12, 2016 jennifer lopez will play a cocaine godmother in hbo film betnetworks. 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 14, 2016 if you never heard of griselda blanco you will when hbo films presents her story with the aid of produceractress jennifer lopez. Jennifer lopez to play griselda blanco in hbo tv movie. Cocaine godmother trailer 2018 catherine zetajones movie. If you never heard of griselda blanco you will when hbo films presents her story with the aid of produceractress jennifer lopez.
Jennifer lopez to play miami cocaine godmother griselda blanco. Blanco, known as the cocaine godmother, has a dark and fascinating story. Griselda blanco, bynames godmother of cocaine, the godmother, and black widow, born february 15, 1943, santa marta. The 47yearold superstar will play the late cocaine godmother in the film, which.
Terence winter to write hbo griselda blanco movie w. Jennifer lopez to star, possibly direct griselda blanco film the. In 2016, it was announced that hbo was developing a film about blanco s life, with jennifer lopez attached to star. Aug 15, 2016 hes rumored to be the only ex to have been left alive by colombian drug lord griselda blanco. Ive been forever fascinated by the story of griselda blanco and jumped. At the age of 17, griselda blanco, made her way to the u. Griselda blanco restrepo was born in cartagena, colombia, on february 15, 1943. Lo is a go to play drug lord griselda blanco in a new. The godmother was originally set up at hbo three years ago but is now. For a taste of what lopez has to work with for a griselda blanco.
Aug 10, 2016 jennifer lopezs next tv role will take her from nypd detective in shades of blue to drug lord in hbos new film about the infamous colombian drug dealer griselda blanco according to. Jennifer lopez to play drug lord griselda blanco in hbo tv movie discussion in made for tv movies and miniseries started by aquariusdude, aug 10, 2016. Jennifer lopez to portray drug lord griselda blanco in hbo. Aug 12, 2016 it seems like jennifer lopez likes to play the bad guy. Jennifer lopez cast in hbo films griselda blanco movie. Jennifer lopez sets up drug lord pic the godmother at. Drug lord griselda blancos ex to sue if hes featured. Jennifer lopez is assuming power as the cocaine godmother. Aug 11, 2016 jennifer lopez will star as griselda blanco, also known as the cocaine godmother who ruled the bloody street drug trade in miami in the 1970s and 1980s, in an asyet untitled hbo tv movie. Regardless of what you feel about lopez, youll have to agree they have all they need to make a good movie out of this, hell there is enough for a short series. It has been announced that lopezs nuyorican productions will spearhead the production along with lbi entertainment and with lopez herself to star as the drug lord.
The life story of drug lord griselda blanco, who was a pioneer in the miamibased cocaine trade, is dramatized. She earned this moniker by killing the three men she married, like the female spider of the same name. The singeractor will play infamous drug baroness griselda blanco in an asyetuntitled tv movie. I came away with a sense of having seen a portrayal that was probably quite accurate. Reed morano in talks to direct jennifer lopezs griselda. Jennifer lopez to portray cocaine godmother griselda.
Blanco, like many of her drugpushing peers, undoubtedly had debts to pay, and while she hadnt been seen for some time the last reported image is from 2007at the bogota airport, her son. According to news reports everywhere, hbo is developing a film about notorious drug lord griselda blanco to be played by jennifer lopez. Jennifer lopez will star as griselda blanco, also known as the cocaine godmother who ruled the bloody street drug trade in miami in the 1970s and 1980s, in an asyet untitled hbo tv movie. For a taste of what lopez has to work with for a griselda blanco small screen. Jan 20, 2018 the life of drug lord griselda blanco, a pioneer in the miamibased cocaine trade. 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. But charles cosby is not interested in that claim to fame being a part of hbo. Jennifer lopez will play a cocaine godmother in hbo film. Jennifer lopez to star as drug lord in hbo film video. Before jlos cocaine godmother hbo movie, watch maya. Last year, catherine zetajones portrayed blanco in the lifetime movie cocaine godmother. Drug lord griselda blancos ex to sue if hes featured in. Hes rumored to be the only ex to have been left alive by colombian drug lord griselda blanco. Hbo films developing drug lord griselda blanco project starring.
But charles cosby is not interested in that claim to fame being a part of hbo s upcoming biopic of. Griselda blancos lone, living lover threatens to sue over j. Living in queens with her three sons, griselda became enticed by the money the drug world offered, and quickly became embroiled with local drug runners. The iconic singer, who portrays a dirty cop in nbcs shades of blue, just landed a role as the infamous drug lord griselda blanco in a new. Hbo movie will see jennifer lopez as drug lord griselda blanco. Yeah turns out the movie theatracle release directed by mark whahlberg they chose ccatherinezeta jones. Jennifer lopez to play the cocaine godmother in new hbo. Stxfilms and jennifer lopez are reteaming for a third time after second act.
Actress jennifer lopez to star in hbo film about drug lord. Aug 16, 2016 according to news reports everywhere, hbo is developing a film about notorious drug lord griselda blanco to be played by jennifer lopez. Jennifer lopez will play a cocaine godmother in hbo film betnetworks. Cocaine godmother griselda blanco kills her husband and. Jennifer lopez to star as notorious drug lord griselda blanco. Jan 05, 2019 michael corleone blanco, the only living son of colombias cocaine godmother griselda blanco, insisted that the new vh1 reality tv series titled cartel crew doesnt glorify the violent. With catherine zetajones, jenny pellicer, alejandro edda, warren christie. Jul 25, 2019 stxfilms and jennifer lopez are reteaming for the godmother, with lopez to star in the story of colombian drug lord griselda blanco.
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