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Jennifer Lopez to Play Notorious Drug Lord Griselda Blanco in HBO Biopic

Jennifer Lopez, Griselda Blanco
Jennifer Lopez, Griselda Blanco

*HBO is developing a film about notorious drug lord Griselda Blanco with Jennifer Lopez attached to play the lead, reports Variety.

The film will follow the rise and fall of Blanco, a.k.a “The Cocaine Godmother” who revolutionized the U.S. drug trade during the 1970s and 1980s and became the most powerful female cartel member of all time.

Lopez will also executive produce the project under her Nuyorican Productions banner.

“I’ve been fascinated by the life of this corrupt and complicated woman for many years,” Lopez commented. “The idea of teaming with HBO felt like the perfect fit for finally bringing Griselda’s story to life.”

Via Variety:

Lopez will exec produce along with Nuyorican’s Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, plus LBI Entertainment’s Julie Yorn and Rick Yorn.

The project adds to Lopez’s growing on-screen slate — she currently stars on NBC’s drama “Shades of Blue,” which is heading into its second season.

As for Nuyorican Prods., NBC recently announced a new reality dance competition, “World of Dance,” with Lopez exec producing. Lopez, Goldsmith-Thomas and Medina are exec producers on “Shades of Blue,” and produced Lopez’s indie hit “The Boy Next Door” in 2015. Lopez and Goldsmith-Thomas are also behind Freeform’s “The Fosters.”

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