Leona Lewis was on hand alongside songwriter Diane Warren to support their theme song for the new Apple TV+ series Jane at the L.A. premiere.
28.03.2023 - 08:31 / justjared.com
Leona Lewis is singing the original theme song “One Step Closer” for the new Apple TV+ series Jane and you can listen to it here!
The song was written by 14-time Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren.
Jane is a 10-episode mission-driven series for kids and families that is inspired by the work of Dr. Jane Goodall.
“When I was asked to write the song for Apple TV+’s new series based on Jane Goodall’s mission, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. She is my hero. The work she has done has inspired so many including me, and now she has inspired my song, ‘One Step Closer.’ I am so excited to be a part of this! Leona Lewis was the perfect artist for this since along with being one of the best singers in pop music, she is also a fellow animal advocate warrior,” Diane said in a statement.
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Leona added, “As a fellow animal rights advocate, I jumped at the chance to perform the theme song for Apple TV+’s Jane, inspired by Dr. Goodall’s work. Dr. Goodall’s tireless mission to save our planet and the animals roaming in it has been a huge inspiration to me, and I’m so happy to be part of such a special show and message. Diane Warren’s ‘One Step Closer’ is a beautifully moving song about what we can do to change the world and it has been such a privilege to collaborate with her on this.”
Jane premieres on Apple TV+ on April 14.
Leona Lewis was on hand alongside songwriter Diane Warren to support their theme song for the new Apple TV+ series Jane at the L.A. premiere.
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