Terrence Howard to play Nelson Mandela

Morgan Freeman did such a great job as Nelson Mandela in "Invictus," and now Terrence Howard will give it a shot too, even though he's not the main focus. Howard will play Mandela in in Darrell J. Roodt's upcoming film "Winnie," a drama focusing on Nelson Mandela's former wife Winnie Mandela.

Jennifer Hudson plays Winnie in the film based on Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob's biography “Winnie Mandela: A Life." Andre Pieterse, Roodt and Paul L. Johnson penned the script. Howard has "Red Tails" coming soon. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

Jennifer Hudson to star in 'Winnie'

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson ("Dreamgirls") moves to South Africa in Darrell J. Roodt's upcoming film "Winnie," a drama focusing on Nelson Mandela's former wife Winnie Mandela.

Based on Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob's biography “Winnie Mandela: A Life," the film follows Winnie's life during her years as Mandela's wife, who fought for his release and ended up being convicted for fraud.

Andre Pieterse, Roodt and Paul L. Johnson penned the script, and Hudson told Variety she is honored to play such a complex role. The filmmakers also said they will focus on the story's good and bad sides.

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'The Secret Life of Bees' trailer is here!

A few weeks ago we posted the new poster for Gine Prince-Bythewood's "The Secret Life of Bees" right here, and today we are happy to add the brand-new trailer for the upcoming adaptation of Sue Monk Kidd's bestseller. You can check it out just above.

Starring Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Dakota Fanning and Sophie Okonedo, the film centers on a 14-year-old girl who runs away with her caregiver to uncover the secret of her late mother’s past. The footage above looks pretty good, promising plenty of solid performances in what will undoubtedly be a warmhearted drama.

"The Secret Life of Bees" opens everywhere Oct. 17.

‘The Secret Life of Bees’ poster

If you’ve read and enjoyed Sue Monk Kidd’s novel “The Secret Life of Bees,” I’m sure you’re excited about Gina Prince-Bythewood’s big-screen version, which opens everywhere Oct. 17, 2008.

Starring Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Dakota Fanning and Sophie Okonedo, the film centers on a 14-year-old girl who runs away with her caregiver to uncover the secret of her late mother’s past.

Check out the new poster for the film just below.