Dolly Parton's planned projects include docuseries, biopic, shows
The estate of the late country music legend Dolly Parton has announced a comprehensive roadmap for future projects, including a biopic, a docuseries, and various commercial ventures. These initiatives, planned by Parton before her passing, include new product lines, a museum, and a Broadway musical.
Why it matters
It highlights the strategic management of a major cultural icon's intellectual property and legacy following her death.
When Dolly Parton sang, “Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living,” it was an understatement. The legendary country singer, who died Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer, “worked up until the day she died” on multiple projects, her longtime manager Danny Nozell said in a statement to The Times. “She loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought people joy,” Nozell said. “Ever the planner, Dolly worked with the team that she handpicked, for the past several years to build a project roadmap that will guide us for decades to come.” The projects vary from a line of Dolly Parton dolls, which will launch online Sept. 15, to a biopic and a docuseries with release dates to be revealed later.
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