SZA is stepping into the acting world with her upcoming role in One of Them Days, and it looks like her performance will be just as captivating as her music. During an interview with her co-star Keke Palmer and producer Issa Rae, SZA reflected on the experience, saying, “It was wild, but I learned so much.” She admitted that she still has some work to do when it comes to building her confidence as an actor but acknowledged that the experience gave her a fresh perspective, allowing her to view herself in new ways.
However, there’s one condition that might make SZA open to more acting projects: she wants to be coached by Palmer, whom she has great respect for. Despite SZA’s hesitations, Palmer was incredibly impressed with SZA’s natural talent during their chemistry read. Palmer even joked, asking if SZA had attended drama school, as her performance felt effortless and authentic. Palmer believes that SZA’s “freeness” in her music translated beautifully into her acting, adding to the success of the film.
The casting for One of Them Days came after their iconic appearance together on SNL in 2022, which Rae watched and felt was a perfect match for the film. Rae, who had always admired Palmer and had been inspired by SZA’s music for Insecure, called it a full-circle moment.
One of Them Days is set to be released on January 17, 2025, and fans are eager to see how SZA’s music and natural acting talent come together in this highly anticipated film.
