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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