Jamie Foxx-Produced Luther Vandross Film Set For 2025 Release
By: Joshua Martin
Hollywood mega star Jamie Foxx is tabbed as producer for the upcoming Luther Vandross documentary Never Too Much set to be released in 2025. The film was acquired by CNN Films and OWN after making a huge splash at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Foxx is involved in the project through his Foxxhole Production company. In a statement, he expressed his excitement about uplifting Luther Vandross’s undying legacy in Black culture and music.
The film will be streamed on Max after it premieres on television via CNN and OWN. Dawn Porter, the director of the Vandross film, shared her thoughts on partnering with the two networks.
Sony Music’s Entertainment Premium Content Division and Sony Music Publishing will also aid in the film’s production along with Colin Firth’s Raindog FIlms. The 101-minute film features exclusive interviews from superfans Mariah Carey and Foxx, along with an extensive recount of one the greatest vocalist of all time’s musical journey.
“The Velvet Voice” won eight Grammys and released 14 studio albums, 13 of which achieved platinum or multi-platinum status. A jingle singer and profound collaborator, Vandross worked with the likes of Roberta Flack, Bette Middler and more. He would sadly pass away in 2005 due to complications from a stroke. He was 54.
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