Besides its numerous stage runs all over the world, Annie was also adapted into a movie three times: in 1982, 1999 and 2014.
While the show’s namesake star has yet to be cast for the NBC special, other actors have already been selected to take on iconic roles in the December production.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to play Daddy Warbucks in Annie Live! and working alongside Taraji P.
Annie tells the story of its titular character — an orphan most often portrayed with curly red hair — who has a feeling that her parents are still out there somewhere.
Earlier this month, NBC announced they were launching a nationwide hunt for a “soon-to-be-discovered young star” to play the musical’s main character.