Caste (upcoming film)

Caste is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. It is based upon Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. It stars Aunjanue Ellis, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Nick Offerman and Connie Nielsen.

Caste
Directed byAva DuVernay
Written byAva DuVernay
Based onCaste: The Origins of Our Discontents
by Isabel Wilkerson
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMatthew J. Lloyd[1]
Production
companies
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Production

In October 2020, it was announced Ava DuVernay would direct, write, and produce a film adaption of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents for Netflix.[2] In January 2023, Aunjanue Ellis, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Nick Offerman and Connie Nielsen joined the cast of the film, with Netflix no longer attached.[3][4] In February 2023, Audra McDonald, Myles Frost, Blair Underwood, Victoria Pedretti, Isha Blaaker, Finn Wittrock, Leonardo Nam and Donna Mills joined the cast of the film.[5][6]

Principal photography began in December 2022.[7]

References
  1. "Matthew J. Lloyd" (PDF). WPA. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  2. N'Duka, Amanda (October 14, 2020). "Ava DuVernay Back In Director's Chair For 'Caste'; Netflix Adaptation Of Acclaimed Isabel Wilkerson's Best Seller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  3. Jackson, Angelique (January 12, 2023). "Aunjanue Ellis to Star in Ava DuVernay's 'Caste' Film Adaptation". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  4. Vlessing, Etan (January 26, 2023). "Niecy Nash, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga Join Ava DuVernay's 'Caste' Film Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  5. D’Alessandro, Anthony (February 7, 2023). "Ava DuVernay's 'Caste' Adds Audra McDonald & Myles Frost". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  6. Grobar, Matt (February 21, 2023). "Ava DuVernay's 'Caste' Adds Blair Underwood, Victoria Pedretti, Finn Wittrock, Others". Deadline. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  7. Patten, Dominic (January 12, 2023). "Ava DuVernay's 'Caste' Casts Oscar Nominee Aunjanue Ellis As Lead". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2023.

Caste at IMDb

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