Netflix Releases New Photos for Series About Colin Kaepernick’s Life
Netflix just released some first-look photos for its upcoming series, Colin in Black & White, co-created by former NFL star Colin Kaepernick and filmmaker Ava DuVernay.
The upcoming Netflix series Colin in Black & White follows the life and racial struggles of young Colin Kaepernick. Netflix posted first-look photos on Instagram and wrote, “You don’t know Kaepernick until you know Colin. Your very first look at Colin in Black & White, the series from @kaepernick7 and @ava coming this year to Netflix.”
Per Deadline, Kaepernick narrates high school Colin’s story of race, class, and culture as he strives to become the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and an advocate for racial justice. Colin in Black & White stars Jaden Michael as Colin, and Nick Offerman and Mary-Louise Parker as his adoptive parents. On Instagram, Michael was excited to finally “Share this beautiful milestone in my life.”
Kaepernick, who started a movement for justice against police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem during his NFL game in 2016, posted the behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram. He wrote, “It’s been incredible to create COLIN IN BLACK AND WHITE with @ava and Michael Starrbury. Thank you to everyone who worked tirelessly to bring these stories to life. The series premieres on @netflix Oct 29.”
Ava Duvernay, who is known for directing films about racial injustice like 13th and Selma, wrote on Twitter that it has been “A beautiful journey” to create the series. It is directed by her, Robert Townsend, Angel Kristi Williams, Kenny Leon, and Sheldon Candis.
A beautiful journey with @Kaepernick7 @StarrburyMike and @Goodwon making COLIN IN BLACK AND WHITE. We proudly debut this six-episode limited series, directed by me, Robert Townsend, Angel Kristi Williams, Kenny Leon and Sheldon Candis on October 29 on Netflix from @ARRAYNow. xo pic.twitter.com/KkATIrOt54
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 12, 2021
Offerman, known for his role as Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation, shared his excitement about playing Colin’s dad on Twitter. He joked, “I was cast as Rick, dad of @Kaepernick7 because of my abs (not pictured) – and I’m so excited for you to see this beautiful series from him & @ava – hopefully they didn’t cut my shirtless flashbacks.”
I was cast as Rick, dad of @Kaepernick7 because of my abs (not pictured) – and I’m so excited for you to see this beautiful series from him & @ava – hopefully they didn’t cut my shirtless flashbacks 🤞🏼 pic.twitter.com/Ze7Q4bTsog
— Nick Offerman (@Nick_Offerman) August 12, 2021
DuVernay responded to Offerman, saying that he was easy to work with and his performance was wonderful.
Working with you was like being on a wraparound porch on an easy, breezy summer afternoon, sipping lemonade and smiling all the way. The kinda thing you wanna do often. You’re wonderful in this. Thanks for being with us every step of the way in all the most beautiful ways. xo https://t.co/OhJMCTaFFY
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 12, 2021
Colin in Black and White premieres on October 29 on Netflix. Be sure to follow Colin Kaepernick on Instagram for more updates.
