Civil Rights activist and author James Baldwin is recognized as one of the great minds of American literature. And this couldn’t be more apparent than with the desire to explore his life and legacy on the big screen as Billy Porter (“Pose“) is behind an upcoming biopic that will chronicle Baldwin’s life in a feature film adaptation.
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We have an idea of who is going to be involved with this upcoming project on the creative side, as Variety is now reporting that Porter will produce, co-write, and star as the author in an untitled film that will be based on the 1994 novel “James Baldwin: A Biography” from Baldwin’s longtime friend and assistant, David Leeming.
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We have an idea of who is going to be involved with this upcoming project on the creative side, as Variety is now reporting that Porter will produce, co-write, and star as the author in an untitled film that will be based on the 1994 novel “James Baldwin: A Biography” from Baldwin’s longtime friend and assistant, David Leeming.
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- 4/13/2023
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Billy Porter is to star as James Baldwin in a new biopic.The 'Pose' actor will portray the legendary novelist, essayist and activist in the feature for Byron Allen's Allen Media Group Motion Pictures.Billy will co-write the script for the movie – which is based on David Leeming's 1994 book 'James Baldwin: A Biography' – together with Dan McCabe.The project is a long-held creative and personal ambition for Porter as the Broadway veteran has expressed admiration for the late civil rights leader and essayist and even quoted Baldwin in his 2019 Emmy Awards acceptance speech after landing the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series gong.The 53-year-old star said in a statement: "As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, 'in a rage all the time'."I am because James was. I stand on James Baldwin's shoulders, and I...
- 4/13/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Billy Porter has got his next role lined up, and the “Pose” star will be stepping into some big shoes after signing on to play legendary gay Black writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a script is being written by screenwriter Dan McCabe. based on David Leeming’s 1994 biography James Baldwin: A Biography.
Porter is no stranger to Baldwin’s groundbreaking work; as THR recalled, he referenced one of Baldwin’s quotes in his acceptance speech after winning an Emmy in 2019.
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“‘It took many years of vomiting up all the filth that I had been taught about myself and halfway believed before I could walk around this Earth like I had the right to be here,’” he said, quoting Baldwin, with the speech receiving a standing ovation.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a script is being written by screenwriter Dan McCabe. based on David Leeming’s 1994 biography James Baldwin: A Biography.
Porter is no stranger to Baldwin’s groundbreaking work; as THR recalled, he referenced one of Baldwin’s quotes in his acceptance speech after winning an Emmy in 2019.
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“‘It took many years of vomiting up all the filth that I had been taught about myself and halfway believed before I could walk around this Earth like I had the right to be here,’” he said, quoting Baldwin, with the speech receiving a standing ovation.
- 4/13/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Image Source: Getty / Taylor Hill / Anthony Barboza
Billy Porter is taking on the role of legendary author and activist James Baldwin. The 53-year-old actor will star in a forthcoming biopic based on David Leeming's 1994 book "James Baldwin: A Biography," The Hollywood Reporter revealed on April 12. Porter and Dan McCabe will also cowrite the script. Reps for Porter did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for comment.
"As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, 'in a rage all the time.' I am because James was," Porter said in a statement, per the outlet. "I stand on James Baldwin's shoulders, and I intend to expand his legacy for generations to come."
Porter previously paid tribute to Baldwin in a speech at the 2019 Emmys, where he took home the award for outstanding lead actor for his work in "Pose." "James Baldwin said,...
Billy Porter is taking on the role of legendary author and activist James Baldwin. The 53-year-old actor will star in a forthcoming biopic based on David Leeming's 1994 book "James Baldwin: A Biography," The Hollywood Reporter revealed on April 12. Porter and Dan McCabe will also cowrite the script. Reps for Porter did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for comment.
"As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, 'in a rage all the time.' I am because James was," Porter said in a statement, per the outlet. "I stand on James Baldwin's shoulders, and I intend to expand his legacy for generations to come."
Porter previously paid tribute to Baldwin in a speech at the 2019 Emmys, where he took home the award for outstanding lead actor for his work in "Pose." "James Baldwin said,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Billy Porter will star in a biopic based on the life of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin, co-written by Porter and Dan McCabe.
The film will be produced by Byron Allen’s Media Group Motion Pictures and will use David Leeming’s acclaimed 1994 biography as source material. Porter and D.J. Gugenheim’s Incognegro Productions will co-produce alongside Allen, Carolyn Folks, Jennifer Lucas, Matthew Singer and Chris Charalambous’ Amgmp.
Baldwin was a Black, gay writer and civil rights activist who penned “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Notes of a Native Son,” “Native Country,” “The Fire Next Time,” “Giovanni’s Room” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” the last of which recently received an Oscar-winning film adaptation from “Moonlight” filmmaker Barry Jenkins. His unfinished manuscript “Remember This House” was also the subject of the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning documentary “I am Not Your Negro.”
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The film will be produced by Byron Allen’s Media Group Motion Pictures and will use David Leeming’s acclaimed 1994 biography as source material. Porter and D.J. Gugenheim’s Incognegro Productions will co-produce alongside Allen, Carolyn Folks, Jennifer Lucas, Matthew Singer and Chris Charalambous’ Amgmp.
Baldwin was a Black, gay writer and civil rights activist who penned “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Notes of a Native Son,” “Native Country,” “The Fire Next Time,” “Giovanni’s Room” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” the last of which recently received an Oscar-winning film adaptation from “Moonlight” filmmaker Barry Jenkins. His unfinished manuscript “Remember This House” was also the subject of the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning documentary “I am Not Your Negro.”
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- 4/12/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Billy Porter (Pose) and frequent collaborator Dan McCabe (Fruits of Thy Labor) have been tapped to script a James Baldwin biopic for Byron Allen‘s Allen Media Group Motion Pictures, with the former also to realize his longtime dream of portraying the cultural icon.
The film will be based on the 1994 book James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming, an emeritus professor of English at the University of Connecticut who was a friend of Baldwin’s for 25 years, as well as his assistant.
A gay, African American writer and civil rights activist born in Harlem who wrote critically acclaimed and influential essays, novels, plays and poems, Baldwin’s best-known works include Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, Another Country, The Fire Next Time, Giovanni’s Room and If Beale Street Could Talk. Lemming’s biography of Baldwin creates an intimate portrait of a complex, troubled,...
The film will be based on the 1994 book James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming, an emeritus professor of English at the University of Connecticut who was a friend of Baldwin’s for 25 years, as well as his assistant.
A gay, African American writer and civil rights activist born in Harlem who wrote critically acclaimed and influential essays, novels, plays and poems, Baldwin’s best-known works include Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, Another Country, The Fire Next Time, Giovanni’s Room and If Beale Street Could Talk. Lemming’s biography of Baldwin creates an intimate portrait of a complex, troubled,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Billy Porter is preparing to portray the author and civil rights activist James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic.
He will also co-write the untitled movie with Dan McCabe, which will be adapted from the 1994 book “James Baldwin: A Biography” by David Leeming. An emeritus professor of English at the University of Connecticut, Leeming was well-versed in the world of Baldwin as his friend of 25 years as well as his assistant.
Porter says it has been a career-long dream to tell the story of Baldwin on film. Born in Harlem in 1924, Baldwin was a Black gay writer whose influential works include “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Notes of a Native Son” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.” In addition to writing, Baldwin fought for racial justice in the U.S. civil rights movement. In Leeming’s book, he’s described as a “complex, troubled, driven and brilliant man” who has...
He will also co-write the untitled movie with Dan McCabe, which will be adapted from the 1994 book “James Baldwin: A Biography” by David Leeming. An emeritus professor of English at the University of Connecticut, Leeming was well-versed in the world of Baldwin as his friend of 25 years as well as his assistant.
Porter says it has been a career-long dream to tell the story of Baldwin on film. Born in Harlem in 1924, Baldwin was a Black gay writer whose influential works include “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Notes of a Native Son” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.” In addition to writing, Baldwin fought for racial justice in the U.S. civil rights movement. In Leeming’s book, he’s described as a “complex, troubled, driven and brilliant man” who has...
- 4/12/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Pose star Billy Porter is set to play James Baldwin in a feature based on the life of the legendary novelist, essayist and activist for Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group Motion Pictures.
Porter and Dan McCabe will pen the script for the theatrical feature based on David Leeming’s 1994 book James Baldwin: A Biography. Broadway-trained Porter is a longtime devotee of Baldwin, having quoted from the legendary author and civil rights campaigner during his 2019 Emmy-winning acceptance speech.
The deep dive into Baldwin’s life and struggles represents the culmination of a long-held creative ambition for the Emmy-, Tony- and Grammy Award-winning performer, who is one Oscar short of an Egot. “As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, ‘in a rage all the time.’ I am because James was. I stand on James Baldwin’s shoulders, and I intend...
Porter and Dan McCabe will pen the script for the theatrical feature based on David Leeming’s 1994 book James Baldwin: A Biography. Broadway-trained Porter is a longtime devotee of Baldwin, having quoted from the legendary author and civil rights campaigner during his 2019 Emmy-winning acceptance speech.
The deep dive into Baldwin’s life and struggles represents the culmination of a long-held creative ambition for the Emmy-, Tony- and Grammy Award-winning performer, who is one Oscar short of an Egot. “As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, ‘in a rage all the time.’ I am because James was. I stand on James Baldwin’s shoulders, and I intend...
- 4/12/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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