MGM planning action film inspired by life of Yasuke, the first (and only) black samurai.

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Hey Nalkarj remember when I shared this? Here's a brief refresher for those curious.

www.darkhorizons.com/mgm-plans-african-samurai-film-yasuke/

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MGM planning action film inspired by life of Yasuke, the first (and only) black samurai. Apr 20, 2019 14:06:03 GMT via mobile politicidal likes this

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Oh, so they blew over that incredible script you and I [would] have written, now, did they? So typical of a major Hollywood studio!

Seriously, great news, politicidal. Now there’s an original concept!

“Always keep your bowler on in times of stress, and watch out for diabolical masterminds.”

politicidal Exalted Member @politicidal Posts: 82,040 Likes: 57,955	MGM planning action film inspired by life of Yasuke, the first (and only) black samurai. Apr 20, 2019 14:23:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by politicidal on Apr 20, 2019 14:23:02 GMT Directed by Spike Lee...and it still loses Best Picture to a schmaltzy drama about an Uber driver bonding with an unemployed actress.

politicidal Exalted Member @politicidal Posts: 82,040 Likes: 57,955	MGM planning action film inspired by life of Yasuke, the first (and only) black samurai. May 7, 2019 16:29:10 GMT via mobile Nalkarj likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by politicidal on May 7, 2019 16:29:10 GMT Chadwick Boseman has been cast. Sweet. deadline.com/2019/05/chadwick-boseman-yasuke-african-samurai-black-panther-1202608769/