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RAYE Cast in First Acting Role in Yann Demange Thriller Lineage
Raye Cast in First Major Acting Role in Yann Demange's Crime Drama 'Lineage'
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20d ago· 2 min readenNews
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Summary
British singer-songwriter Raye (Rachel Keen) has landed her first major scripted acting role in the upcoming crime drama 'Lineage', directed by Yann Demange. The film is set in present-day London and will also star acclaimed French actress Isabelle Huppert, along with Dali Benssalah and Adam Bessa. This marks Raye's transition from music to film following her successful second album.
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· 3 pulledFresh off her acclaimed second album, This Music May Contain Hope, Raye is setting her sights on the big screen.
Lineage marks Raye's first scripted dramatic role, though she previously played herself in an episode of Netflix's Black Rabbit.
Along with Raye, the film will star the legendary French actress Isabelle Huppert, as well as Dali Benssalah and Adam Bessa.
Raye has scored her first major film role, with the hit singer-songwriter set to appear in the upcoming crime drama 'Lineage'
