Zendaya no longer playing Aaliyah in TV film

Zendaya Drops Out Of Aaliyah Movie Disney channel star Zendaya Coleman has officially dropped out of Lifetime's planned biopic about Aaliyah on the heels of the deceased singer's family speaking out against the flick.

Disney star Zendaya Coleman has backed out of doing the Aaliyah biopic and Wendy Williams had a few things to say about it.

Disney star Zendaya has dropped out of the Aaliyah biopic, saying she wants to do the role justice.

Zendaya is no longer a part of the Aaliyah Lifetime biopic. The 17-year-old tweeted out the news on June 29. “Aaliyah has always been a source of inspiration to Zendaya,” she said. “She was honored to portray her and pay tribute to her…” Zendaya

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