Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Filmmaker and musician Jeymes Samuel has teamed up with Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks for “Hallelujah Heaven,” the lead track from the upcoming film, “The Book of Clarence.” Samuel, who serves as the director, writer, producer, and composer, expressed enthusiasm for working with these artists. Scheduled for a January 2024 release, the film […]
Netflix’s “The Gentlemen” series, inspired by Guy Ritchie’s 2019 film, unveils a star-studded cast featuring Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Giancarlo Esposito, and Max Beesley. Premiering in 2024, the show explores a new narrative within Ritchie’s universe. The plot follows Eddie Horniman, played by Theo James, inheriting his father’s estate, […]
Hill Harper, known for his role as Dr. Marcus Andrews on The Good Doctor, will not return for Season 7. His departure is attributed to his U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan. His spokesperson cites a commitment to address the crisis in American democracy, focusing on giving a voice to working people. The official announcement of […]
Giancarlo Esposito has joined the cast of the psychological thriller Please Don’t Feed the Children. The film, directed by Destry Allyn Spielberg in her feature debut, also stars Michelle Dockery, Vernon Davis, Joshuah Melnick, Emma Meisel, Dean Scott Vazquez, Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah, and Andrew Liner. In Please Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral […]
AMC Networks unveiled a teaser trailer and images for “Parish,” a gripping six-episode drama set to premiere on AMC and AMC+ in 2024. The series is led by Giancarlo Esposito, known for his roles in “Breaking Bad” and “The Mandalorian,” who also serves as an executive producer. Esposito portrays Gracian “Gray” Parish, a family man […]
Paramount’s “The Saint” remake gains momentum with director Doug Liman joining. He joins previously cast Regé-Jean Page who is one of the executive producers and starring in the title role. Saint is based on Leslie Charteris’ 1920 adventure novels. The series followed Simon Templar, better known as The Saint, a Robin Hood-esque criminal and thief […]
Amazon MGM Studios is bringing the beloved Charlie Bone children’s/YA fantasy novels by British author Jenny Nimmo to life with a newly ordered pilot. The ten-book series, spanning 2002-2010, includes a prequel trilogy and two follow-up books. Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale), Carmen Ejogo (The Penguin), Emma Sidi (Starstruck), and a talented ensemble, including newcomers […]
The custody battle drama “Our Son,” starring Billy Porter, Luke Evans, and newcomer Christopher Woodley is set to hit select theaters on December 8th. Distributed by Vertical and directed by Bill Oliver, the indie film explores the next step in LGBTQIA+ equality, focusing on the right to divorce. The cast includes Andrew Rannells, Robin Weigert, […]
Idris Elba is set to take on a leading role in the survival thriller ‘Above the Below,’ a project that has now garnered the attention of Lionsgate, acquiring its worldwide rights. Elba, who initially joined the project as a director, will now star in the film alongside Caitlin FitzGerald and Hero Fiennes Tiffin. The production, […]
Amazon Prime Video has recently announced the cancellation of three scripted series: “The Horror of Dolores Roach,” “Harlan Coben’s Shelter,” and “With Love.” The decision comes as part of a trend in cancellations across various platforms. “The Horror of Dolores Roach,” originally a one-woman play by Aaron Mark, was adapted into a podcast and series. […]