The play is part of Wilson's 10-title 'American Century Cycle', which includes 'Fences' and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', both of which were adapted for the screen by Denzel Washington and Black. Executive producers are Constanza Romero, Jennifer Roth and Katia Washington. Russell’s next pic, John David Washington and New Regency are reuniting as Sources tell Deadline the Golden. Set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression, The Piano Lesson follows the lives of the Charles family, a household led by Doaker Charles (Jackson), and an heirloom.

'The Piano Lesson' is produced by Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Academy Award nominee Todd Black. 5:00pm Mega EXCLUSIVE: After recently working together on David O. The film also stars Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts and Corey Hawkins. John David Washington Talks About His Connection To ‘The Piano Lesson’, Differences He Discovered Between Film And Theater, And His Upcoming Project With Gareth Edwards The Deadline Q&A. Washington plays Boy Willie, Doaker's nephew, a role Jackson originated in the 1987 production.Īs per 'Variety', the Netflix adaptation, announced in 2021, is directed by Malcolm Washington from a screenplay he adapted with Virgil Williams. August Wilson ’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork THE PIANO LESSON returns to Broadway in the event of the season, starring Academy Award® winner Samuel L. Dopo 27 anteprime e 124 spettacoli, The Piano Lesson è stato il revival di un’opera teatrale di maggior incasso a Broadway e la produzione di Wilson con il maggior incasso a Broadway. Set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression, 'The Piano Lesson' follows the lives of the Charles family, a household led by Doaker Charles (Jackson), and an heirloom, the family piano, which is decorated with designs carved by an enslaved ancestor. Jackson and John David Washington will star in the feature film, reprising their roles from the highly successful Broadway revival of Wilson's play, which recently concluded its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, reports 'Variety'.

LOS ANGELES: The all-star cast for Netflix's adaptation of August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' has been revealed. It was about trying to test my abilities, trying to grow as an artist.

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