What We Know About Nicole Scherzinger's New Acting Job

In between being a TV show judge and a musician, Nicole Scherzinger has found the time to schedule a new acting job. As reported by Entertainment Weekly, the "Poison" hitmaker will portray the iconic role of Grace, Daddy Warbucks' chief of staff, in NBC's upcoming "Annie Live" musical. "I'm over-the-moon excited. This is my wheelhouse,"

In between being a TV show judge and a musician, Nicole Scherzinger has found the time to schedule a new acting job. As reported by Entertainment Weekly, the "Poison" hitmaker will portray the iconic role of Grace, Daddy Warbucks' chief of staff, in NBC's upcoming "Annie Live" musical. "I'm over-the-moon excited. This is my wheelhouse," she told EW. Joining the singer will be Harry Connick Jr. and Taraji P. Henson, who have been cast as Daddy Warbucks and Miss Hannigan, respectively.

Performing in musicals is nothing new for Scherzinger as she grew up doing theater. Previously, she appeared in the West End in London as Grizabella in the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats." However, this will be her first live TV musical. "I have definitely got the heebie-jeebies, but I'm excited to learn," Scherzinger expressed. "With the predicament of children now more than ever needing homes and support and love, I'm really honored to be able to play Grace," she said, adding that adopting Annie is originally her character's idea.

"It's such an empowering role and beautiful, graceful shoes to fill, every pun intended. I think now through COVID and everything that we've been going through these past two years, I think that the story, the simplicity of what really truly is important in life, really resonates," the Grammy Award-nominated star continued. We can't wait to tune in!

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