Jay-Z Is Set To Produce 'The Book of Clarence' for Netflix
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By: Camille Shanklin
Jay-Z has been successful in producing numerous movies over the years, and he's now back with another Netflix film. His most recent Netflix movie, The Harder They Fall, premiered in 2021 and starred Jonathan Majors, RJ Cyler, Idris Elba, and Lakeith Stanfield.
The Harder They Fall tells the story of a black man named Nat Love who is seeking revenge on the man who murdered his parents. He was determined to get payback but also found true love. While only generating roughly 8,200 dollars at the box office, it still went on to be the number one Netflix movie during the first week of its release.
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Mr. Sean Carter continues to sharpen his skills as a producer with his new film The Book of Clarence. The star-studded cast includes great actors like Teyana Taylor, Alfre Woodard, LaKeith Stanfield, and RJ Cyler. Set to take place during Biblical Times in Jerusalem, it is the story of a Jerusalem resident facing tough times who sets off on a misguided quest to exploit the growing celebrity of a Messiah, hoping to reap personal benefits. Along the way, this journey becomes a voyage of faith exploration, taking him down an unexpected path.
“I always wanted to explore the Bible stories but from the angle of the person that sells Jesus his sandals, the woman or man that owns the hair salon.” ”
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The film also highlights some of the Bible’s most common figures like Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, and Jesus himself. While some may say that the film is blasphemy, others may be able to appreciate the visual and shift in perspective.
In an interview with Vanity Fair Jay-Z shared his concerns about the audience’s reaction to the plot of the film.
“My fear is that people don’t allow that arc to take place, and are immediately judging ”
The Book of Clarence will hit Netflix in January 2024. Check out the trailer here and prepare for Hov’s latest creative project. Will you be watching?
THE BOOK OF CLARENCE - Official Teaser Trailer (HD)
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