Janet Jackson signs film deal with Lionsgate

Janet Jackson to be a movie producer. The singer and actress has signed a production with Lionsgate, the studio that released by Tyler Perry film she plays.

“Many people forget that I started as an actor,” Jackson told The Hollywood Reporter, referring to television solutions “Excellent Times” and “Diff’rent Strokes.”

“I was fortunate to work in the film industry, but as much as I want. I have a passion for storytelling, and that he did through my music for a while.”

Jackson was in theaters last November with Perry “For Coloured Girls,” which brought in approximately $ 38,000,000. She also appeared in Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married” and “Why Did I Get Married Too”. His other credits include John Singleton in 1993 romantic drama “poetic Justice”.

Jackson told her to draw on various topics and is particularly interested in film noir.

She has just published his memoir, “Right You: A Journey to find and like,” and is currently touring North America locations.