“And she’s at that point in her career and her life where that crossroad happens.
“That’s what the movie is about.
It’s about the relationship between my assistant and me, and my assistant also has dreams.
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It’s such a fun story.”
As Grace Davis, Ross sings six original songs fulfilling a dream she always but never followed.
And now that she’s finally stepped into her truth, there’s no stopping her.
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“Working on this film was a really great experience for me,” she says.
“And it was so much fun to be working in a different world and a different genre.
It was also terrifying for me to face my dreams, I was so scared to sing!
I really wanted this script for so long and I wanted this role.
I went after it and I’m so happy with how it all turned out.”
A scene in the film features Ross singing while Johnson plays the piano.
And while Johnson will not be singing, Ross promises there are surprises in store.
Maybe for the soundtrack?”
Tracee explains exactly how her famous parent inspired the role in the film.
“The only thing is that I always had the dream of being able to sing.
She’s a real person.
That’s the only connection that I can draw.
“I have no idea,” she says honestly.
“I mean, who knows?!
It was really fun.
We’ll see…”
She adds, “Playing Grace has been life-changing, in all honesty.
I’d always been terrified of singing.
Whenever I would sing and people were listening, I’d make it comedic and silly.
I had to go into the studio before we even started shooting, for about three weeks.
We were looking for what songs we were going to use that worked with my voice.
I had never been in a studio in my life, so it was really a daunting task.”
