Producer says she 's excited to see the film come to light after more than 10 years . But shortly after Aaliyah 's second film , `` Queen of the Damned , '' wrapped , tragedy struck when the singer died in a plane crash . Director talks about casting choices and other challenges in remaking beloved cult classic . Score: 6 ` We do n't have enough stories really dealing with African-American women ''
Producer says she 's excited to see the film come to light after more than 10 years . Director talks about casting choices and other challenges in remaking beloved cult classic . Score: 6 ` We do n't have enough stories really dealing with African-American women ''