The Book of Clarence

The Book of Clarence is an upcoming American epic film written and directed by Jeymes Samuel. The film is due for release on September 22, 2023.

The Book of Clarence
Directed byJeymes Samuel
Written byJeymes Samuel
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRob Hardy
Edited byTom Eagles
Music byJeymes Samuel
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing[1]
Release date
September 22, 2023
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

A man named Clarence living in 29 A.D. Jerusalem looks to capitalize on the rise of Jesus Christ.

Cast

Production

Jeymes Samuel announced that The Book of Clarence would be his next film during an interview with Deadline Hollywood. He stated that LaKeith Stanfield would portray the titular Clarence, and cited biblical epics such as The Ten Commandments, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Samson and Delilah and Ben-Hur as films he was modelling Clarence after.[2] In October, Omar Sy joined the cast, with Legendary Pictures acquiring the project.[3] In December, RJ Cyler, Benedict Cumberbatch, James McAvoy, Anna Diop, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard and Marianne Jean-Baptiste were among several additions to the cast.[4] Rob Hardy will serve as cinematographer, Tom Eagles as editor, Peter Walpole as production designer, and Samuel composing the score.[1]

Filming began in November 2022 in Matera, Italy.[5]

Release

The film is set for a theatrical release on September 22, 2023.[6]

References
  1. "RJ Cyler, Benedict Cumberbatch, James McAvoy, Anna Diop, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard and Marianne Jean-Baptiste Join LaKeith Stanfield and Omar Sy in Legendary Pictures' "The Book of Clarence"". Business Wire. December 5, 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  2. Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 16, 2022). "After Jeymes Samuel Brought Diversity To The Western, He & LaKeith Stanfield Ready To Take On The Bible With The Book Of Clarence — Cannes Disruptors". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  3. Kroll, Justin (October 19, 2022). "Jeymes Samuel's Book Of Clarence Taps LaKeith Stanfield And Omar Sy To Star; Legendary Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  4. Kit, Borys (December 5, 2022). "Benedict Cumberbatch, James McAvoy, RJ Cyler, Anna Diop Join Jeymes Samuel's Book of Clarence (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  5. Vivarelli, Nick (November 22, 2022). "Omar Sy, LaKeith Stanfield-Led Black Biblical Film The Book of Clarence, Directed by Jeymes Samuel, Shooting in Italy". Variety. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 2, 2023). "Sony Dates Legendary's Jeymes Samuel Biblical Time Set Feature The Book Of Clarence". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
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