Ruth Negga is set to play another trailblazer. The Oscar-nominated “Loving” star has signed on to topline and exec produce “Josephine,” a limited series inspired by the incredible life story of Josephine Baker that’s in development at ABC Signature. Deadline broke the news.

Set to be written by Dee Harris-Lawrence and directed by Millicent Shelton, “Josephine” is described as a “raw and unflinching look at the force of nature that was Josephine Baker, the biggest Black female artist of her time. From international superstar and decorated WWII spy, to civil rights activist and flawed mother, ‘Josephine’ delves into the raw talent, sexual fluidity, struggles, and bold life of an icon.”

The Jazz Age singer and dancer, who was recently portrayed by Carra Patterson in HBO’s “Lovecraft Country,” famously refused to perform in segregated clubs in the U.S., and participated in and spoke at the March on Washington with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Negga received an Oscar nod for her leading performance in 2016’s “Loving,” a biopic of Mildred and Richard Loving, a couple who were arrested for their interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia and inspired a historic legal battle.

“Preacher,” “Ad Astra,” and “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” are among Negga’s other credits. Her latest film, “Passing,” just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by Netflix in a whopping $15 million deal. Written and directed by Rebecca Hall, the drama sees two old friends (Negga and Tessa Thompson) reuniting in 1920s New York. Both Black women can “pass” as white, and one of them has chosen to live as white.

Harris-Lawrence’s credits include “All Rise,” “Shots Fired,” and “Star.”

Shelton received an Emmy nod for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series in 2009 for “30 Rock.” “P-Valley,” “Black-ish,” and “The Walking Dead” are among her more recent credits.

Back in 2020 Studiocanal, CPB Films, and Leyland Films announced that they are developing a drama series about Baker.