I read the book, and I found myself getting teary-eyed, Howard, 35, tellsEntertainment Weekly.
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“Her voice is larger than life, and so is her music.
Thelma (voice by Brittany Howard) in ‘Thelma the Unicorn’.Netflix
It was exactly what we needed for Thelma.
Though Howard’s music has soundtracked many films and shows (Silver Linings Playbook, Ted Lasso, theMr.
& Mrs. Smithseries),Thelmamarks her acting debut.
Otis (voice by Will Forte), Reggie (Jon Heder), Thelma (Brittany Howard) and Peggy (Maliaka Mitchell) in ‘Thelma the Unicorn’.Netflix
It was a fun challenge.
It remains a favorite of Howards because it allowed her to flex a different musical muscle.
I got to rap, and I’ve never done that publicly, she says.
Vic Diamond (voiced by Jemaine Clement) and Thelma (Brittany Howard) in ‘Thelma the Unicorn’.Netflix
I had autotune in my voice, so the opposite of what I do.
I had a ball.
I’m excited to see what kind of work I make after this.
That includes more film and TV work.
I always follow my curiosity, Howard says, citingPoor ThingsYorgos Lanthimosas a filmmaker shed love to collaborate with.
Next, Howard will embark on a North American tour withMichael Kiwanukain the fall.
(Kiwanuka previously toured with Alabama Shakes, on hiatus since 2018, in 2012.)
Im not tired of being asked about it.
It is a beautiful part of my history as a musician.
I love the music we made together,” she says.
“It’s one of those things I said earlier in this interview: I follow the curiosity.
I wouldnt say the doors completely closed.
Thelma the Unicorndebuts May 17 on Netflix.
