THE U.S. VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY

Andra Day, Natasha Lyonne, Garrett Hedlund+

Home page image: Andra Day; image above: Garrett Hedlund

BY: Amanda Jane Stern

Billie Holiday grew up to be one of the most famous American jazz singers, but her life was never easy. She had a tumultuous childhood and struggled with legal issues and drug abuse as an adult. Now, Lee Daniels, famous for films such as The Butler and Precious, has a biopic about the icon coming out.

Andra Day and Trevante Rhodes in 'The U.S. vs. Billie Holiday' — **Andra Day and Trevante Rhodes in ‘The U.S. vs. Billie Holiday’**

The United States vs. Billie Holiday follows a time in Holiday’s career when she was the target of an undercover sting operation by the Federal Department of Narcotics. It was led by agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she had an affair. The United States vs. Billie Holiday is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures on February 12, 2021. Let’s take a look at the extraordinary cast.

Andra Day as Billie Holiday

How you know her: This is her first live-action feature film performance. She is famous for her singing career, especially her single “Rise Up.”

Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher

How you know him: He is most famous for playing adult Chiron (Black) in the Oscar-winning Moonlight. Fans will also recognize him from Bird Box.

Garrett Hedlund as Harry J. Anslinger

How you know him: His breakout role as the lead in Tron: Legacy, as well as his roles in Inside Llewyn Davis and Mudbound.

Natasha Lyonne as Tallulah Bankhead

How you know her: Her leading roles in cult classics such as Slums of Beverly Hills and But I’m a Cheerleader and Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black and Russian Doll.