Little is known about the project except that it will be shot in episodes and that the oscar-nominated filmmaker will be in charge of making the film.
She confirmed the news on Twitter, saying: “Prince was a genius, a joy and a jolt to the senses. He was like no other. He shattered preconceived notions, smashed boundaries, and shared his heart through his music.
“The only way I know how to make this film is with love and great care. I’m honoured to do so and grateful.”
DuVernay earned an Oscar nomination in 2017 for 13th, a short film she made about the prison system and racial inequality in America, produced by Netflix. She is also the brain behind A Wrinkle in Time, an adaptation of Madeline L’Engle’s book of the same title.
Prince died in 2016 at the age of 56 from an overdose of powerful pain killers.
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