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Daisy Edgar-Jonescan do the loco-motion!
On theGolden Globes 2023red carpet on Tuesday, Edgar-Jones, 24, told E! News’Laverne Coxthat she has already learned to play the 1962Carole King-written classic on the piano as she prepares to portray the iconic singer-songwriter in anupcoming biopic.
“I can now play ‘Locomotion’ on the piano, which I’m really chuffed about,” Edgar-Jones told Cox, when asked about her preparation for the role. “I’ve just been learning piano, and I mean, I’m such a huge fan of her work and my mum bought me the album when I was young.”
“Tapestry[was the] first vinyl I got, so yeah, I’m so honored,” the actor added, in reference to 80-year-old King’s famed 1971 album.
In December,Varietyreported that Edgar-Jones, who is nominated for a Golden Globe award for her performance inUnder the Banner of Heaven, has been cast to play King in an upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musicalBeautiful.
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“Daisy has a spirit and energy that I recognized as myself when I was younger,” King toldVarietyin a statement at the time. “She’s a tremendous talent and I know she’s going to give a great performance.”
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According toVariety, Edgar-Jones' casting comes seven years after Sony got the rights to use King’s songs and other material fromBeautiful: The Carole King Musical, which ran on Broadway for five years.
The Broadway musical, which closed in October 2019, capped off with 60 previews and 2,418 regular performances during its run, perVariety. It featured several of King’s hits, including those off her record-breaking 1971 LPTapestry. King has written hits for other artists, including Mariah Carey (“If It’s Over”), Aretha Franklin ("[You Make Me Feel Like] A Natural Woman") and others throughout her career.
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The 80th Golden Globe Awards ceremony is airing live on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
source: people.com
