Dimension Films has cast Leal, who played Michelle Morris in Dreamgirls, as the leading lady in the musical Soul Men.
The movie, directed by Malcolm D. Lee, will be starring Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac. They will play Louis and Floyd, two former soul-singing legends, who reunite for a commemorative concert at the Apollo Theatre to honour their deceased band leader. Leal will play Cleo, Louis’ daughter, who agrees to sing with the band.
Filming begins on January 21, and the movie will be in theatres on October 10.