Whoopi Goldberg, the lead actress of the 'Sister Act' film series, revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that she extended an offer to Pope Francis to appear in the third installment of the series. Dive into the details below!
Whoopi Goldberg Offers an Intriguing Proposal to Pope Francis for 'Sister Act' Sequel
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Directed by Emile Ardolino and starring Whoopi Goldberg, the 1992 film 'Sister Act' is one of American cinema's funniest musical crime films.
The movie features a cast including Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, and Harvey Keitel.
The film follows the story of a lounge singer who, after being placed in a witness protection program, must hide out in a convent.
As viewers may recall, the singer's rebellious behavior shakes up the nuns' routines and transforms the church choir into a lively musical ensemble.
The sequel to the successful 'Sister Act,' titled 'Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit,' was released in 1993 and was also well-received by audiences.
Whoopi Goldberg, the star of 'Sister Act,' is now gearing up for the third installment of the series.
The Oscar-winning African American actress appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week and shared an interesting story related to the film. She mentioned that she was granted an audience with Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholic world, at the Vatican last October and offered him a role in the movie.
According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, Whoopi Goldberg stated on the show,
'I know that the Pope is a fan of musicals. I've been trying to get an appointment with him for a solid 10 years, but it kept getting pushed back. Finally, His Holiness granted me an audience. I briefed him about the film and offered him a role. He gave me the classic 'time will tell' response. I don't know if he'll act in the film, but personally, I'm hopeful.'