The Book of Clarence
New York- A story about a down-on-his-luck man, who embarks on a misguided attempt to capitalize on the rise of celebrity and the influence of the Messiah for his own personal gain. LaKeith Stanfield portrays the street savvy character. Mesmerized by the Messiah and his apostles, he takes high risks to create his own divine life.
Jeymes Samuel serves as the director. This isn’t the first time Samuel and Stanfield have worked with one another. “The Harder They Fall “ starring Idris Elba, Regina King and Jonathan Major was also a fan favorite. He’s also producing this film alongside James Lassiter, Tendo Nagenda and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. Garrett Grant is serving as executive producer. The film also features new music by Jeymes Samuel himself and Jay-Z.
The Book Of Clarence also stars, Omar Sy, RJ Cyler, Benedict Cumberbatch, James McAvoy, Anna Diop, Teyana Taylor, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. The cast also includes Caleb McLaughlin, Babs Olusanmokun, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Nicholas Pinnock, Micheal Ward, Chase Dillon, Tom Glynn-Carney and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor.
The Book of Clarence hits theaters on January 12, 2024.
