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About That Popular 'Black Films Don't Sell ...Robbie Morgan To Play Miles Davis In Monica Zetterlund Biopic; Amelia Fowler As Ella Fitzgerald
Well, it's not Don Cheadle's Miles Davis project, or even a Miles Davis-centered film, but you should know that production is in full swing in Trollhättan, Sweden on a feature film titled Monica Z (full title Monica – A Lingonberry in a Cocktail) based on the life of the famous Swedish jazz vocalist and actress, Monica Zetterlund, whose career ran from the late 1950s until 2005, when she passed.
Edda Magnason is playing the title role in a production that's being described as a powerful drama about a fascinating life story, based on an original screenplay by Peter Birro and directed by multiple award-winning director Per Fly. (yes, that's correct).
So why do I mention this here? Well, browsing through the list of the film's credits, I saw a few familiar names of real life people who will appear in this film (although it's uncertain just how involved each will be); for example, the above mentioned Miles Davis is one of them, with actor Robbie Morgan (photo above) listed for the part. We've profiled a number of films with Robbie in them here on S&A, like the comedy web series The Married Bachelor, as well as Redemption, For Colored Boys, and Busted On Brigham Lane. The man stays busy.
I sent Robbie a message, asking for any further info he can give on this; he hasn't replied yet, but you'll know when I know more.
It's not entirely clear what their relationship was; I searched Google and couldn't find much. As MilesDavisOnline.com notes. it's clear that they definitely met decades ago, when Miles and John Coltrane were still playing together, so we're talking late 50s, early 60s, before Monica herself became a star. I couldn't tell if they (she and Miles) created any jazz music together.
Those of you in-the-kno can jump in and enlighten the rest of us, as my research didn't reveal a lot, and wasn't consistent. I didn't help that a lot of it was in Swedish.
But, in addition to Miles, another jazz star who will be in the film as well is Ella Fitzgerald. Amelia Fowler is listed as the actress who will play that part. It's also not entirely clear what that relationship (between Ella and Monica) was.
The film is produced by Stella Nova Films in co-production with Film i Vast and SVT with support from the Swedish Film Institute. It is distributed by the Swedish Film Industry.
Monica – A Lingonberry in a Cocktail is being shot in both Sweden and the United States, with a theatrical release scheduled for Sweden in the fall of 2013.
Here's a photo of Amelia Fowler:
12 Comments
jmoney | August 15, 2012 8:40 PM
Congrats to everyone that was in this production....especially edda, she knocked it out of the park...i played a love interest of hers...was very happy to see how hard everyone worked....there well be lots of famous musician appearances, although none are past a minute or two.....the film centers more on her life beyond her music, although her music is a heavy basis as well
Don Napoleon | June 13, 2012 12:12 AM
Congrats to every actor playing an instrumental role in this film, special shout out to Robbie Morgan, long time college friend, the time has come my friend but it's no surprise a break through role is upon us...congrats congrats
Clive EJ Salmon | June 9, 2012 9:00 PM
Ever since I met Robbie on the set of PARIAH, I've been saying that he's a SCENE STEALER!! That dude is talented! CONGRATS to him!!
Emily Blake | June 8, 2012 5:26 AM
Congrats Robbie! Glad to see you're getting some recognition.
Tombs | June 7, 2012 4:41 PM
I met Robbie at NY Perks, I wish him all the best on this movie. A wonderful person!
Curtis Caesar John | June 7, 2012 10:31 AM
Rob is a true thespian and I've enjoyed both working with him on my film projects and showing his varied work throughout the years in NYC. This is smart, no-brainer casting.
Patrick Coker | June 6, 2012 8:01 PM
I had the pleasure of working with Amelia in an August Wilson piece, Joe Turner's Come & Gone, directed by Woodie King Jr. She is an amazing actress and I'm glad to see she is still at it!
Erik McKay | June 6, 2012 7:58 PM
Robbie ROCKS!
oliver webb | June 6, 2012 7:54 PM
Awesome, Rob! Congrads. Glad to see you're moving up that ladder. He was in my short film " The Bluest Note". A really talented guy! I wish you all the best, dude!
Robbie Morgan | June 6, 2012 7:49 PM
thank you soo much for the continued love and support! would love to build with you more on the project and my role as Miles Davis.. didn't get any emails from you but i will keep an eye out for it now. thanks again for the support!! let's get it!!
Stacey Muhammad | June 6, 2012 7:45 PM
WELL DESERVED! Robbie is an INCREDIBLE actor! Can't wait to check out this project!
We in the independent film community already know that this brother is the TRUTH! Time for the world to find out as well! Way to go Rob!!!