Reba McEntire Cast As Star Of New Film, “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion”
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Reba McEntire Reveals Her Next Project – A New Film Based On A New York Times Bestseller
Reba McEntire will soon add a new film to her ever-growing list of projects she’s starred in.
The country music superstar and actress currently stars in the NBC sitcom Happy’s Place. McEntire previously had a namesake sitcom that aired from 2001 to 2007 and is still beloved by fans today.
Additionally, McEntire has appeared in projects such as Tremors, Big Sky, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, and The Hammer. She’s also voiced characters in animated movies such as The Fox and the Hound 2 and Charlotte’s Web.
Now, the former Voice coach is gearing up to star in and produce a new film based on Fannie Flagg’s New York Times best-selling novel, The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion.
The book follows Sookie Poole in her hometown of Point Clear, Alabama. She looks forward to what life has in store after her daughter gets married and leaves home.
Sookie still worries about dealing with her elderly mother, Lenore, who can be domineering and is obsessed with her family lineage. But then, Sookie receives some letters that suggest she might be adopted.
From there, Sookie goes on a journey to discover who she is, uncovering the tale of Fritzi Jurdabralinski and her sisters. The women became famous for running the first all-girl filling station in the midst of World War II. Eventually, the women also became the first female pilots in the United States Air Force.
Learn More About Reba’s Role In The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion
Deadline reports that faith-based studio Wonder Project recently launched development on the film adaptation of The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion.
Callie Khouri, who won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Thelma & Louise, will direct the movie. Khouri also created the Nashville TV series.
Jeremy Latcham and Khouri will serve as producers in addition to McEntire. Tony-nominated playwright and screenwriter Bekah Brunstetter wrote the script.
As a longtime fan of Flagg’s work, McEntire expressed her excitement about starring in a movie based on her novel.
“I’ve always been a fan of Fannie Flagg and her writing, and it’s been an honor to call her my friend for the past decade,” Deadline quotes McEntire. “I cannot wait to work with this incredible team to bring another one of her special stories to life on the big screen.”
The project’s premiere date has not been announced. But whenever it debuts, we’re sure many of McEntire’s fans will turn out to the theaters to support her new role!
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