VIDEO. Sia is set to unveil her first film as a director

Singer Sia -

Sia's film is almost ready.

In any case, this is what the singer announces, during a round table organized by

 in which she notably reveals the cast and (part of) the framework of

.

The project, based on a story written by the

performer

 fifteen years ago, will tell the story of Zu (played by Kate Hudson), who supports the education of her disabled half-sister, Music (under the features of the young Maddie Ziegler, a brilliant dancer we had already seen in the clips of

and

).

Leslie Odom Jr. will play a neighbor who helps Zu take care of Music, according to USA Today.

During the discussion, Sia compares the film, which has a budget of $ 16 million, to a video shoot "but every day for forty days".

Compassion every day

Why did Sia wait so long to start production on the film?

Stage fright, in a way.

“I didn't think I was a director.

I was scared.

I'm Sia, so I had to do something really good.

I cannot accept being mediocre.

I didn't want to release something that is not exceptional, ”she explained, revealing that it was those around her who finally convinced her to overcome her fears.

The

interpreter

concludes by explaining that what she wants, at the release of the film, is to inspire her viewers.

“I want compassion above all.

I want people to be compassionate every day, ”she insists.

Music

does not yet have an official release date, but the film is slated for release in 2021.

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