Lizzo is set to play rock & roll pioneer Sister Roestta Tharp in a new film in development by Amazon MGM Studios, per Deadline.  A brilliant guitarist and singer, Tharpe was a major influence to scores of rockers,

"Rosetta" will mark the first leading role for the "Truth Hurts" singer.Lizzo's list of acting credits is about to get longer.The Grammy-winning rapper and singer is set to play her first leading role in Rosetta,

Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo will make her lead acting debut, playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Amazon MGM Studios’ “Rosetta.”