Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
In a heartfelt transition, Giancarlo Esposito steps into the shoes of the late Andre Braugher in Shondaland’s latest Netflix series, “The Residence.” Following Braugher’s untimely death, Esposito will succeed him in the cast of this comedic murder-mystery drama. “The Residence,” inspired by Kate Andersen Brower’s book is a screwball comedy and mystery, with Uzo Aduba […]
Renowned author Terry McMillan has teamed up with Lifetime to executive produce a series of original movies under the banner “Terry McMillan Presents.” Widely acclaimed for her bestsellers like “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” and “Waiting to Exhale,” McMillan’s collaboration with Lifetime will focus on portraying the love and lives of Black women, aligning […]
Paramount Pictures has revealed the trailer for “A Quiet Place: Day One,” the highly anticipated prequel to the successful horror franchise that began with 2018’s “A Quiet Place.” This latest installment, directed by Michael Sarnoski, explores the initial days of the alien invasion that brought deadly creatures with hyper-sonic hearing to Earth. The film shifts […]
Genneya Walton, recognized for her roles in “Candy Cane Lane” and “Never Have I Ever,” is set to join the cast of the upcoming Disney+ series “Daredevil: Born Again.” The Marvel Studios production, featuring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, faced a brief production pause due to a writers’ strike in mid-June, leading to a creative […]
Will Packer Media and Kinetic Content are teaming up for an Amazon Prime Video series adaptation of Tia Williams’ popular novel “Seven Days in June.” Felicia Pride, known for her work on “Bel-Air” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” will serve as the writer and showrunner. Seven Days in June synopsis reads: “Brooklynite Eva Mercy is a single […]
Giancarlo Esposito, known for his roles in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, returns to AMC to star in its upcoming thriller “Parish.” The series, set in New Orleans, follows Gracian “Gray” Parish, a family man and owner of a luxury car service. The show explores the impact of choices on Parish’s family against the […]
Samuel L. Jackson and Dave Bautista is set to team up for the upcoming action-adventure film “Afterburn,” as announced by Black Bear, Endurance Media, Dogbone Entertainment, and Original Films. Directed by J.J. Perry, renowned for his work on blockbuster franchises like “John Wick” and “Fast and Furious,” the film is based on the graphic novel […]
Senegalese-born Italian influencer Khaby Lame, renowned as the most-followed content creator on TikTok with 162 million followers, is gearing up for his feature film debut in an upcoming English-language spy comedy titled “00Khaby.” The film, set to take audiences on a globetrotting adventure, will follow Lame’s character, a food delivery rider from JustEat, as he […]
Kelvin Harrison Jr. has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Rising Star Award at the 6th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors. Known for his roles in “Genius: MLK/X” and “Chevalier,” Harrison’s talent has earned him recognition, including a SAG award for his ensemble cast work in “The Trial Of The Chicago 7.” […]
CBS’s hit procedural drama FBI: Most Wanted adds veteran actor Steven Williams to the show’s upcoming fifth season. Williams, renowned for his roles in The X-Files, 21 Jump Street, and Supernatural, will guest star as Ray Cannon Sr., the father of Special Agent Ray Cannon, played by Edwin Hodge. The upcoming episode, titled “Footsteps,” is […]