Rustin (upcoming film)

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Rustin
Directed byGeorge C. Wolfe
Screenplay by
Produced by
  • Dustin Lance Black
  • Bruce Cohen
  • George Scarles
  • Priya Swaminathan
  • Tonia Davis
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byNetflix
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Rustin is an upcoming American drama film directed by George C. Wolfe from a screenplay by Dustin Lance Black and Wolfe.[1] The story revolves around gay, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 March on Washington. The film is produced by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company Higher Ground Productions and will be distributed by Netflix.

Cast[]

Production[]

In February 2021, it was reported that George C. Wolfe would direct a film based on the life of Bayard Rustin from a script by Dustin Lance Black.[2] In October 2021, Colman Domingo was cast as Rustin. Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, and Audra McDonald also joined the cast.[3] Later that month, Aml Ameen, CCH Pounder, Michael Potts, Bill Irwin, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Gus Halper, Johnny Ramey, Carra Patterson, and Adrienne Warren joined the cast.[4] As of November 5, 2021, Rustin had commenced production in Pittsburgh.[5][6] In December 2021, Jeffrey Wright, Grantham Coleman, Lilli Kay, Jordan-Amanda Hall, Jakeem Dante Powell, Ayana Workman, Jamilah Nadege Rosemond, Jules Latimer, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper, Frank Harts and Kevin Mambo joined the cast.[7]

Upon the announcement of Colman Domingo being cast in the lead role, the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, an LGBTQIA safe-space, community activist center, and educational bridge dedicated to honoring Bayard Rustin through their mission and good works, voiced their approval directly to Domingo, espousing that "Your powerful voice helps amplify Bayard Rustin, Godfather of Intersectionality, Planned the March, Brought non-violence to the Movement, Inspired the Freedom Riders, Lost to history because of who he loved, Who he was. Angelic Troublemakers unite!"[8]

Release[]

The film produced by Higher Ground Productions will be released by Netflix.

References[]

  1. ^ Galuppo, Mia (February 11, 2021). "George C. Wolfe to Direct Bayard Rustin Movie for Obama's Higher Ground, Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  2. ^ Kroll, Justin (2021-02-11). "'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' Director George C. Wolfe Reunites With Netflix On 'Rustin'; The Obamas' Higher Ground Productions Producing". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-11-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Kit, Borys (2021-10-05). "Colman Domingo to Star in Bayard Rustin Biopic, the First Narrative Feature From Obamas' Higher Ground (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-10-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 18, 2021). "'Rustin': Aml Ameen, CCH Pounder, Michael Potts, Bill Irwin, Da'Vine Joy Randolph & More Board Biopic From Netflix & Obama's Higher Ground".
  5. ^ "Everything we know so far about 'Rustin' and its Pittsburgh production". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  6. ^ "Netflix movie filming in Downtown Pittsburgh, road closures announced". WTAE. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (2021-12-16). "Jeffrey Wright And Grantham Coleman Among Those Rounding Cast For 'Rustin'". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-12-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Audra McDonald, Glynn Turman All Tapped for Upcoming Bayard Rustin Biopic". The Root. Retrieved 2021-12-16.

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