John Legend to Play Harry Belafonte in Bill Condon’s Apartheid-Era Drama ‘The Road Home’

Per Variety, John Legend has been cast as Harry Belafonte in 'The Road Home,' an upcoming drama directed by Oscar winner Bill Condon. The film chronicles a concert tour during South Africa's Apartheid era, featuring jazz legends Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba alongside musician Paul Simon. Legend will portray the American singer, actor, and civil rights activist.

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