American actor and singer Keke Palmer has joined the cast of Aziz Ansari’s comedy Good Fortune, Variety reported. She will co-star with Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves in Ansari’s debut film, which he wrote and directed. Palmer’s role, as well as the film’s premise, are being kept under wraps. Lionsgate is backing Good Fortune, which is presently being produced in Los Angeles. “Keke is a delight to work with,” Ansari said in a statement as cited by Variety. “I’m so happy she’s a part of our cast and even more excited to provide a quote for this press release announcing her casting.” Keke Palmer Dances with Her Adorable Baby Leo in New Video, Says ‘He Already Tired of Me’ – Watch.
Good Fortune is Ansari’s second try at directing. The Parks and Recreation star and creator of Netflix’s Master of None was previously working on the comedy-drama Being Mortal for Searchlight. However, work was delayed indefinitely in 2022 due to accusations regarding actor Bill Murray’s abusive behaviour on set, as per Variety. Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang, and Ansari are producing Good Fortune. Aziz Ansari and Jonathan McCoy are executive producers. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey of Lionsgate will oversee the picture. Dan Freedman, Phil Strina, John Biondo, and Matt Leonetti negotiated the contract for the studio. Keke Palmer Delivers an Incredible Performance of Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” on … – Latest Tweet by Pop Crave.
Keke Palmer Joins the Cast of Aziz Ansari’s Directorial Debut
Keke Palmer has joined the cast of Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut “Good Fortune,” starring alongside Ansari, Seth Rogen, and Keanu Reeves. pic.twitter.com/uwsfAx8AFL
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Meanwhile, Palmer rose to prominence as a preteen in the family film Akeelah and the Bee, and has since been in films and television shows such as Jordan Peele’s Nope, Jennifer Lopez’s Hustlers, and Nickelodeon’s True Jackson, VP. She also presents the podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer.