Actor Jason Dirden on his role as Mahalia Jackson's love interest on my Zoom interview with the cast of Mahalia: LifeTime Movie. Lifetime’s highly anticipated gospel biopic “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia” is all set to release on Saturday, April 3 at 8:00 pm ET/PT on Lifetime.Danielle Brooks, Joaquina Kalukango, Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington and Rob Demery are main cast of Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia. Former Greenleaf actor, Jason Dirden plays Russell Roberts, the dashing, music-loving Reverend who falls in love with Mahalia. Lifetime’s highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00pm ET/PT. Brooks will be joined by Jason Dirden (Fences), Tony nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Olivia Washington (The Butler) and Rob Demery (Lovecraft Country). This will be Dirden’s first film with his longtime acting friend Danielle Brooks, who portrays legendary gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson in the film. What's on TV tonight, Saturday, April 3: "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia" on Lifetime; UCLA in NCAA men's basketball final four and more ... is cast in the title role with costar Jason Dirden. The Kenny Leon-directed film stars Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden (Fences), ... Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia premieres April 3 at 8 p.m. All rights reserved. Courtesy of Lifetime Jason Dirden plays music-loving Reverend Russell Roberts in the biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.. Lifetime’s highly anticipated gospel biopic “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia” is all set to release on Saturday, April 3 at 8:00 pm ET/PT on Lifetime.Danielle Brooks, Joaquina Kalukango, Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington and Rob Demery are main cast of Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia. Dirden plays Russell Roberts, a music-loving reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s. The Greenleaf actor said he was drawn to Mahalia after finding out Brooks was involved. Starring Grammy Winner Danielle Brooks and From Tony Winning Director Kenny Leon Lifetime’s highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00pm ET/PT. — AP Television Writer Lynn Elber Directed by Kenny Leon, the film also co-stars Tony nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington and Rob Demery. Lifetime's new movie follows the gospel legend and civil rights trailblazer Mahalia Jackson throughout her storied career. “I hugged her, I’ll confess. “This is the first time that we’ve worked together. All Rights Reserved. “We had both been tested and I hugged her,” he laughs. Dirden plays Russell Roberts, a music-loving reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s. “This is the first time that we’ve worked together. It made it that much easier that we knew each other and were familiar with each other.”, “I would love [and] welcome the opportunity to work with her again,” Dirden continues. Jason Dirden plays music-loving Reverend Russell Roberts in the biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.. In the movie, Dirden stars as Russell Roberts, the dashing, music-loving Reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s while Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Mahalia ’s talented and opinionated, long-time pianist. © Copyright 2021, Lakes Media Network by Lakes Media Network. Here’s a collection curated … This will be Dirden’s first film with his longtime acting friend Danielle Brooks, who portrays legendary gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson in the film. In the movie, Dirden stars as Russell Roberts, the dashing, music-loving Reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s while Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Mahalia’s talented and opinionated, long-time pianist. The Stream This combination photo shows poster art for the film "Godzilla vs Kong," premiering on HBO Max on March 31, left, "Concrete Cowboy," premiering April 2 on Netflix and "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia," premiering April 3 on Lifetime. “You never know the universe is funny. I may talk to her and try to create some things. We have exclusive clips from Lifetime’s highly anticipated original film, 'Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia,' which premieres Saturday, April 3 at 8pm/7c. Lifetime's highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00pm ET/PT.An impressive list of Broadway stars including Tony® nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden (Fences), Olivia Washington(The Butler) and Rob Demery (Lovecraft Country) join the film which is directed by Tony® Award-winner Kenny Leon and stars Tony … Courtesy of LifetimeJason Dirden plays music-loving Reverend Russell Roberts in the biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia. ET / PT on April 3, the movie follows Dirden as Russell Roberts, “the broken pastor and music lover who falls in love with Mahalia when they first … This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Premiering at 8 p.m. ET/PT on April 3, the movie follows Dirden as Russell Roberts, “the dashing, music-loving reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s,” a description of the film reads. Listen to Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (Music From The Motion Picture) In the film, Dirden stars as Russell Roberts, the dashing, music-loving Reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s while Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Mahalia’s talented and opinionated, long-time pianist. Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Jackson’s longtime pianist. Lifetime’s highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00pm ET/PT. By Rachel GeorgeCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio. ET / PT on April 3, the movie follows Dirden as Russell Roberts, “the broken pastor and music lover who falls in love with Mahalia when they first … An impressive Also an ardent supporter of the 20th-century U.S. civil rights movement, Jackson shared her voice at rally after rally, including the 1963 March on Washington. Actor Jason Dirden on his role as Mahalia Jackson's love interest on my Zoom interview with the cast of Mahalia: LifeTime Movie. The Chicago Defender had a chance to speak with Jason … An impressive list of Broadway stars including Tony® nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden (Fences), Olivia Washington(The Butler) and Rob Demery (Lovecraft Country) join the film which is directed by Tony® Award-winnerKenny Leon and … The Lifetime movie will follow the story of gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson. Listen to Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (Music From The Motion Picture) In the film, Dirden stars as Russell Roberts, the dashing, music-loving Reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s while Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Mahalia’s talented and opinionated, long-time pianist. Courtesy of Lifetime Jason Dirden plays music-loving Reverend Russell Roberts in the biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.. ET on Lifetime. An impressive list of Broadway stars including Tony® nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden (Fences), Olivia Washington (The Butler) and Rob Demery (Lovecraft Country) join the film which is directed by Tony® Award-winner Kenny Leon and … ... Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington ... Singer Jason Derulo Is Going To Be A Dad. And I thought that she was the perfect choice for Mahalia Jackson,” he declares. Legendary Gospel music trailblazer, Mahalia Jackson gets her flowers in an upcoming biopic, coming to the Lifetime network. Lifetime’s highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00pm ET/PT. Mahalia directed by Tony® Award-winner Kenny Leon also features several Broadway stars including Tony® nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden (Fences), Olivia Washington (The Butler), and Rob Demery (Lovecraft Country). (l-r) Joaquina Kalukango, Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington, and Rob Demery (courtesy of Lifetime). An impressive list of Broadway stars including Tony® nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden (Fences), Olivia Washington(The Butler) and Rob Demery (Lovecraft Country) join the film which is directed by Tony® Award-winnerKenny Leon and stars Tony … "This is the first time that we've worked together. Kemp doubles down on election reform bill, Falcons celebrate culture in Atlanta on "404 Day", Gov. This will be Dirden’s first film with his longtime acting friend Danielle Brooks, who portrays legendary gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson in the film. Directed by Kenny Leon, the film also co-stars Tony nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington and Rob Demery. Lifetime's highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. The long awaited Mahalia Jackson biopic premieres just a day before Easter Sunday. Jason Dirden; Olivia Washington; Rob Demery ; Born in New Orleans, Mahalia Jackson began singing at an early age and became one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement. “One of the reasons why I was excited me about doing the film was that Danielle was in it. Dirden recalls embracing Brooks when they both appeared on set after taking COVID-19 precautions. Former Greenleaf actor, Jason Dirden plays Russell Roberts, the dashing, music-loving Reverend who falls in love with Mahalia. Lifetime's new movie follows the gospel legend and civil rights trailblazer Mahalia Jackson throughout her storied career. An impressive But from that moment on it was just so easy to work with her and the first two scenes we did were…emotional scenes. Lifetime's highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00pm ET/PT. Danielle Brooks and Kenny Leon are co-executive producers. In the movie, Dirden stars as Russell Roberts, the dashing, music-loving Reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s while Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Mahalia’s talented and opinionated, long-time pianist. Lifetime's highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. The Lifetime movie will follow the story of gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson. ... Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington ... 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This will be Dirden’s first film with his longtime acting friend Danielle Brooks, who portrays legendary gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson in the film. Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Jackson’s longtime pianist. “Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Mahalia’s talented and … Once the universe sees that two people have great chemistry and work together well opportunities present itself. “She was the right age, she had the right spirit. (HBO Max/Netflix/Lifetime via AP) (Uncredited) March 29, 2021 at 10:27 am EDT By The Associated Press. The movie’s cast includes Joaquina Kalukango, Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington and Rob Demery. I’ve watched her In the movie, Dirden stars as Russell Roberts, the dashing, music-loving Reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s while Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Mahalia’s talented and opinionated, long-time pianist. Washington portrays Estelle, a piano teacher Mahalia meets at church who goes on to become her lifelong friend and Demery portrays Martin Luther King, Jr. The movie’s cast includes Joaquina Kalukango, Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington and Rob Demery. We have exclusive clips from Lifetime’s highly anticipated original film, 'Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia,' which premieres Saturday, April 3 at 8pm/7c. The first show is at 8 pm. Jason Durden (“Fences”), Olivia Washington (“Butler”), and Rob Demery (“Lovecraft Country”). Jason Dirden plays music-loving Reverend Russell Roberts in the biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia. Courtesy of Lifetime Jason Dirden plays music-loving Reverend Russell Roberts in the biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.. Mahalia is executive produced by Robin Roberts and Linda Berman. What's on TV tonight, Saturday, April 3: "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia" on Lifetime; UCLA in NCAA men's basketball final four and more ... is cast in the title role with costar Jason Dirden… “This is the first time that we’ve worked together. — AP Television Writer Lynn Elber ___ Also an ardent supporter of the 20th-century U.S. civil rights movement, Jackson shared her voice at rally after rally, including the 1963 March on Washington. Sign in. This will be Dirden’s first film with his longtime acting friend Danielle Brooks, who portrays legendary gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson in the film. That would be a definite.”. In the movie, Dirden stars as Russell Roberts, the dashing, music-loving Reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s while Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Mahalia ’s talented and opinionated, long-time pianist. Nashville, TN (February 24, 2021) Lifetime channel’s highly anticipated Gospel music biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00pm ET/PT.An impressive list of Broadway stars including Tony-nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden (Fences), Olivia Washington (The Butler) and Rob Demery (Lovecraft Country) join the film which is directed by … Mahalia directed by Tony® Award-winner Kenny Leon also features several Broadway stars including Tony® nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden (Fences), Olivia Washington (The Butler), and Rob Demery (Lovecraft Country). Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Jackson’s longtime pianist. “This is the first time that we’ve worked together. The Chicago Defender had a chance to speak with Jason … joaquina kalukango, jason dirden, olivia washington and rob demery also star LOS ANGELES, CA (February 9, 2021) - Lifetime's highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia… Lifetime’s highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00pm ET/PT. Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia premieres Saturday, April 3 at 8 p.m. This will be Dirden's first film with his longtime acting friend Danielle Brooks, who portrays legendary gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson in the film. Washington portrays Estelle, a piano teacher Mahalia meets at church who goes on to become her lifelong friend and Demery portrays Martin Luther King, Jr. ET on Lifetime. Premiering at 8 p.m. ET/PT on April 3, the movie follows Dirden as Russell Roberts, “the dashing, music-loving reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s,” a description of the film reads. She had the acting chops. If you're having trouble generating traffic, we are here to help. Jason Dirden; Olivia Washington; Rob Demery ; Born in New Orleans, Mahalia Jackson began singing at an early age and became one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement. “Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Mahalia’s talented and opinionated, longtime pianist. Dirden plays Russell Roberts, a music-loving reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s. Jason Dirden shares why Danielle Brooks was the “perfect choice” to play Mahalia Jackson. I’ve watched her work from afar and we’ve known each other in New York just through the arts circle,” said Dirden during a press conference for the film. Joaquina Kalukango and Jason Dirden on new Mahalia Jackson biopic. Jason Durden (“Fences”), Olivia Washington (“Butler”), and Rob Demery (“Lovecraft Country”). The first show is at 8 pm. 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