TV One announced today that filming is underway on its Marvin Sapp biopic. Chaz Lamar Shepherd (“Marvel’s Luke Cage” “The Game”) will take on the lead role as Marvin Sapp. Joining Shepherd is Ambre Anderson (“Power Book II” “Manifest Evil”) who is cast as Sapp’s wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp. The film is set for release on August 21 on TV One.
“It’s an honor to tell Marvin Sapp’s life story,” said TV One executive producer Jason Ryan. “His vast contributions to gospel and American music are undeniable. We know this film will resonate with our viewers.
Marvin Sapp biopic chronicles the upbringing of the prominent artist gospel music and preacher from Michigan, the fight against teenage alcohol abuse, the love of MaLinda Prince, the rise of the music industry and the growth of his faith. Sapp rose to prominence over 30 years ago as a member of Commissioned and is widely known for his award-winning, chart-topping crossover hit “Never Would Have Made It.” Currently, he is an author, radio show host and senior pastor of The Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth, Texas and pastor emeritus of the Lighthouse Full Life Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan – the church he founded with his late wife.
The film is directed by Russ Parr and produced for TV One by Swirl Films, with Eric F. Tomosunas, James Seppelfrick and Keith Neal serving as executive producers. Additionally, Marvin Sapp and Phil Thornton serve as executive producers. For TV One, Jason Ryan is the executive producer in charge of production, Donyell Kennedy-McCullough is the senior director of talent and casting and Susan Henry is the senior director of original programming and production.
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Author: Herb Longs
