R. Kelly isn’t giving up on his Trapped in the Closet series. The R&B veteran has plans for a Trapped in the Closet book and Broadway musical. Not to mention, 85 more chapters in the works. He recently spoke to Fast Company, where he went into some detail about his plans.
Check out excerpts from his interview below.
On writing the “Trapped in the Closet” book…
The “Trapped in the Closet” book you see as an infomercial in the new chapters is a book that’s on its way, that I’m writing. I know where Chuck was before he met Rufus. I know what was happening before they actually met. I know what happened with Bridget and the midget and everybody else’s situation. So I feel like the fans have supported “Trapped in the Closet,” so I feel like it’s time to introduce them to these people before what they saw. It’s the prequel meeting the sequel. You’ll get to find out a lot of things you don’t know, or that you can’t know, unless you read the book or unless I tell you–so I decided to do a book on it.
On creating a Broadway musical…
“Trapped in the Closet” originally felt like a play. Now that it’s coming full circle, I feel like it could be a play on Broadway or something like that. It’s definitely being talked about, and it’s definitely in the creative chambers. I’m working on it in the studio here and there, when I get a chance. It feels like what you see on TV, but at the same time, it will also feel more like a Broadway play.
It’s crazy how “Trapped in the Closet” remains relevant after seven years. This is a prime example of longevity. We wish R. Kelly the best!
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