In Gina Prince-Bythewood’s latest, "Beyond The Lights," Gugu Mbatha-Raw stars as Noni Jean, a rising pop star struggling with the demands of show business and fame. When she falls for a police officer primed for a career in politics (Nate Parker), both their families object.
Mbatha-Raw, who will next be seen in the Wachowskis’ "Jupiter Ascending" and Will Smith’s upcoming NFL concussion drama, was just nominated for a Gotham Award for her performance in the contemporary love story.
She made time to talk to Shadow And Act about the process of becoming Noni Jean.
Preparing for the role
I met Gina for the project almost two years before we…
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