John Legend lands a major role in an upcoming Bill Condon directorial. Why John Legend’s new role marks a major movie comebackJohn Legend has previously appeared in documentaries, taken on voice acting roles, and worked on other projects. However, his new role in the upcoming drama will mark a major milestone in his career. Legend’s role as the late civil rights activist in the upcoming movie is a major comeback for the singer. I count it a privilege to be entrusted with the role of Harry Belafonte in this special film.”