American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey has joined Tyler Perry, also a world-renowned producer, director and actor in the cast for upcoming animated holiday film ‘The Star’, PEOPLE confirms.
The film, from Oscar-nominated writer-director Timothy Reckart (Head Over Heels), tells the story of a brave little donkey named Bo (The Walking Dead‘s Steven Yeun) and his animal friends who follow the Star and become the accidental heroes of the greatest story every told — the first Christmas.
Winfrey and Perry will be joined by Tracy Morgan , voicing Deborah, Cyrus and Flexis, respectively — three wisecracking camels who happen to be traveling with the Three Wise Men.
They’ll be supported by a superstar cast of actors, singers and personalities – including Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth and Grammy Award-winner Kelly Clarkson. In the roles of Mary and Joseph are Gina Rodriguez of “Jane the Virgin” and Zachary Levi of “Tangled.” The iconic Oscar Award-winner Christopher Plummer will portray King Herod.
“The Star” is set to hit theaters nationwide on November 10th, 2017.
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