Two years ago Overbrook Entertainment partners James Lassiter, Ken Stovitz, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith announced plans to remake the classic musical “Annie”. Rap artist and entrepreneur, Jay Z would arrange the music and Willow Smith would portray Annie. However, Willow Smith had a major growth spurt since the initial announcement was made and aged out of the part, leaving the role open for another child star. It didn’t take long to find a perfect replacement. Less than a month after news broke about Willow’s departure from the project, Deadline reported Overbrook Entertainment and Sony Pictures found...
