Queen Latifah Boards Faith-Based Drama MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Queen Latifah will appear opposite Jennifer Garner in Sony's upcoming faith-based drama MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN.

Directed by Patricia Riggen, the movie is based on Christy Beam's book of the same name which tells the tale of how her young daughter survived what was thought to be an incurable, life-threatening digestive disorder.

According to the site, the story follows "Beam (Garner) and a series of miracles that unfolded, leaving her family, her daughter's doctors and the community baffled. Latifah will play a Boston waitress, something of an earthly angel who befriends the sick girl and Beam during their visits to Boston Children's Hospital. She steps up to provide comfort and a helping hand when they need it most, and her life ends up transformed by her interaction with the family."

Latifah's other film credits include 2012's JOYFUL NOISE and Hairspray. She also lent her voice to the character "Ellie" in the Ice Age movie franchise and will soon star in HBO's 'Bessie.'

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