Tag: Film

David Jonsson will take on the role of T'Challa's son in Black Panther 3, introducing another Black British powerhouse to Hollywood. Black British talent has steadily dominated the industry, from Chiwetel Ejiofor leading horror films to Aaron Pierre becoming the face of DC's Lanterns. Other notable Black British actors making waves include Naomi Ackie, Tosin Cole, and Cynthia Erivo, who earned an Oscar nomination for Wicked. Veterans like Idris Elba, Daniel Kaluuya, and Lashana Lynch continue commanding major roles across franchises. Emerging stars like Damson Idris and Regé-Jean Page are solidifying their status as leading men in Hollywood.

FKA twigs is stepping into the role of legendary entertainer and activist Josephine Baker in a newly announced biopic from filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré. The project, backed by Studiocanal, is expected to begin filming this fall.

Talk of a sequel to the Michael biopic is picking up momentum after the film’s strong $97 million domestic opening, with Lionsgate vice chair Adam Fogelson saying production could begin as early as this year or next.

The Michael Jackson biopic is making history, smashing box office records and becoming the biggest opening day ever for a biopic, outpacing major films like Oppenheimer and Bohemian Rhapsody.

In this intimate adaptation, Zhao turns her lens toward William Shakespeare not as an icon, but as a husband and father navigating the fragile bonds of family and the devastating loss that would eventually shape his most famous tragedy.

Debbie Allen's Honorary Oscar award at the Governors Awards celebrates her profound impact on dance, TV, and film. Her legacy of opening doors for Black talent continues to inspire generations, a testament to her unwavering dedication and artistic brilliance.