Post by petrolino on Jan 24, 2020 21:37:50 GMT
Rumours are swirling that character actor LaKeith Stanfield is reuniting with leading man Daniel Kaluuya, following the success of Jordan Peele's satirical horror 'Get Out' (2017). The project's working title is 'Jesus Was My Homeboy' and the film is said to be about the Black Panther movement. Martin Sheen is set to portray J. Edgar Hoover, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in this new project from director Shaka King.
"Jesus Was My Homeboy will look at the rise and death of Black Panther activist Fred Hampton. Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield are reportedly being considered for roles in the upcoming film, Jesus Was My Homeboy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie, which will be produced by Ryan Coogler and distributed by Warner Bros., will depict the assassination of Black Panther activist Fred Hampton."
- Jessica McKinney, VIBE
Stanfield has evoked memories of a young Giancarlo Esposito for some movie fans, the erudite, motor-mouthed, hat-twirling heartbeat of Spike Lee's stock company in the early years. The future's looking bright for Mr. Stanfield.
LaKeith Stanfield
Spike Lee & Giancarlo Esposito
If Spike Lee's looking for new blood to pump into his revolving stock company, hopefully he'll give Stanfield a shot; that's one cinematic collaboration I'd like to see happen.