Lionsgate acquires Colman Domingo’s biopic on Nat King Cole for global distribution, set for 2026 production.

Colman Domingo’s biopic *Unforgettable*, about Nat King Cole, has been acquired by Lionsgate for international sales ahead of the European Film Market. Domingo will star in, co-write, produce, and direct the film, potentially marking his directorial debut. Based on his 2019 stage play *Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole*, the movie explores Cole’s life as a musician and civil rights pioneer, facing racial injustice and industry challenges. The screenplay is co-written by Domingo and Vernon Scott. Production is set to begin in 2026, with Lionsgate handling global distribution.