Jakes, Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil and Curtis Wallace. The star cast of Sparkle are : Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Cee Lo Green, Curtis Armstrong. petertravers Follow Peter Travers's Most Recent Stories. "Sparkle" is produced by Debra Martin Chase, T.D. As previously reported, executive producer Howard Rosenman, who also produced the original "Sparkle," plans to adapt the 2012 film into a Broadway musical. The remake takes place in Detroit, MI, in the 1960s during the Motown era. The original 1976 "Sparkle" centered on three singing teenage sisters from Harlem who form their group in the late 1950s. Starring: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke. Kelly penned original songs for the 2012 remake, which is choreographed by Fatima Robinson ("Dreamgirls") and features a screenplay by Mara Brock Akil. When three Detroit sisters rise to fame as a Motown girl group in the 1960s, their sudden success creates conflict that rips their lives apart. Salim and Mara Akil talk about Sparkle, convincing Whitney Houston to join the cast, story changes, more.
Cast: Jerome Hawkins, Rashah Humphrey, Kimberly Shay Jones, Amber Nicole. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix (Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Ejogo and Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era." Her notable film roles include Sparkle, 2012, A Madea Christmas, 2013. Here's how "Sparkle" is described: "Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Ho. Rounding out the cast are Cee-Lo Green, Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Omari Hardwick and Derek Luke. Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. Jordin Sparks: Sparkle Whitney Houston: Emma, Executive Producer Derek Luke: Stix Mike Epps: Satin Carmen Ejogo: Sister Tika Sumpter: Dolores. Sparks, who also appeared on Broadway in In the Heights, takes on the titular role, with Houston as her gospel-singing mother. Shropshire Casting By Tracy 'Twinkie' Byrd Production Design by Gary Frutkoff Art Direction by Gary Myers Set Decoration by Tina Tottis Costume Design by Ruth E. The film, directed by Salim Akil, is inspired by the doo-wop girl group The Supremes.
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