Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
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 […]
Naomie Harris, Joel Fry, and Jameela Jamil are set to headline the upcoming film “Lola and Freddie.” Billed as a British reimagining of the 2012 hit “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” this romantic comedy will be directed by Dean Craig, known for his work on Netflix’s “Love, Wedding, Repeat.” Olivia Lee will also star in Lola […]
Fresh off her role in ‘The Book of Clarence,’ Anna Diop will star opposite Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe in “The Man in My Basement,” directed by Nadia Latif. Andscape, a Black-led content studio from Disney-ESPN, is financing the project, set to release on Hulu. Adapted from the Walter Mosley novel, the storyline revolves around […]
The Hallmark Channel is premiering a diverse adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel ‘Sense and Sensibility’ as part of its special event, “Loveuary.” Departing from its usual contemporary Christmas-themed programming, the network is embracing the Regency-era romance genre with a unique twist that includes a predominantly Black cast. The first three films of the “Loveuary […]
Essence magazine is gearing up for its 17th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards, set to honor Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, and Kathryn Busby of Starz. The event, scheduled for March 7 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, will be hosted by Cliff “Method Man” Smith. Themed “Radiant Power” for 2024, […]
Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Vernon Davis, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson are slated to star in “Break the Cycle,” an urban thriller directed by Josh Webber. The film marks the debut screenplay of former NBA player Jarnell Stokes and is directed by Josh Webber, known for his work on “Never Heard.” The […]