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The Oscar-winning actress will also produce the movie for indie company Access Motion Pictures, reports Variety.
The film sees her character torn between her real self and a racist white alter-ego who is angry at inhabiting the body of a mixed-race woman.
The role is Berry's first since giving birth to daughter Nahla last month.
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