‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Director and Producers Reunite for New Film About American Political Insurrection
The director and producers behind Judas and the Black Messiah are reuniting for an upcoming film about an American political insurrection. The untitled movie will be directed by Shaka King and produced by Ryan Coogler, Charles D. King, and Lil Rey Howery (Get Out).
Dream team is back together. Excited for @stayMACRO to partner back up with Ryan and Zinzi Coogler and @SevOhanian on this brilliant original idea by #ShakaKing and @LilRel4. Look forward to making some more magic together! #ProximityMedia #stayMACRO https://t.co/gi69ny1Fsj
— Charles D. King (@IAmCharlesDKing) July 6, 2021
Shaka King is set to co-write the script, which will be set in modern times and cover various genres of film. King’s most famous directorial role – Judas and the Black Messiah – was nominated for countless awards this year. Its nomination for best picture at the Oscars was historic, marking the first time that an all-Black production team was recognized for the category.
King has found himself nominated for other prestigious titles in the past year, including PGA and WGA awards. He was recently received the “Someone to Watch” honor at the Independent Spirit Awards for his directorial work.
Judas and the Black Messiah was an incredible film, I can’t wait to see what Shaka King will do next https://t.co/qaLJW3DJar
— Jak (@Jak70760853) July 6, 2021
Meanwhile, Coogler is currently in Georgia filming the highly anticipated Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In addition, he had a part in creating Space Jam: A New Legacy set for a July 16 release.
Coogler will be joined in the production by comedian Howery, who starred in Get Out. The role earned him an MTV Movie & Television award, and a nomination for an NAACP Image Award. Most recently, Howery starred in Netflix’s Fatherhood and Bird Box.
They about to hurt some feelings. Love seeing what Ryan Coogler is doing. Now he has a teammate in Shaka King and Charles D.King! https://t.co/wFvQr0v06b
— Jason (Moderna Gay. One Piece stan) (@EscaflowneClown) July 6, 2021
The film is a project from Proximity and Charles D. King’s media platform, MACRO. King heads the company, which develops and finances projects that amplify the voices of Black people and people of color. It has done so for acclaimed movies such as Sorry to Bother You and Roman J. Israel.
Getting the team back together again for #shakaking ‘s next film 🙌 @IAmCharlesDKing @LilRel4 @stayMACRO #proximitymedia https://t.co/abdwFHnzj5
— Sev Ohanian (@SevOhanian) July 6, 2021
Little else is known about the plot, though some wonder if it will be inspired by the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot. Either way, this stellar team is bound to create something timely and spectacular. While we wait for details on the film, now seems like a good time to rewatch Judas and the Black Messiah streaming on HBO Max or Amazon.
Writer | @IlanaDavis24
