Washington Black (TV series)
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| Based on | Washington Black by Esi Edugyan |
| Written by | Selwyn Seyfu Hinds Jennifer Johnson |
| Directed by | Wanuri Kahiu Mo Marable |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
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| Network | Hulu |
Washington Black is an upcoming nine-part television series for Hulu. It is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Esi Edugyan.
Premise
[edit]The setting is Barbados and Nova Scotia in the early 1800s. An eleven year-old boy (Kingsley) is forced to flee his home on a sugar plantation in Barbados after a shocking death. He comes under the wing of Medwin Harris (Brown), who himself had a traumatic childhood as a Black refugee in Nova Scotia.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Ernest Kingsley Jr. as George Washington 'Wash' Black
- Eddie Katanga as young Washington Black
- Tom Ellis as Christopher 'Titch' Wilde
- Sterling K. Brown as Medwin Harris
- Iola Evans as Tanna Goff
- Julian Rhind-Tutt as Erasmus Wilde
- Billy Boyd as Willard
- Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Gaius
- Edward Bluemel as Billy McGee
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Miss Angie
- Rupert Graves as Mr. Goff
- Shaunette Renée Wilson as Big Kit
- Charles Dance as James Wilde
- Blaine Dorey as Porter
Production
[edit]In March 2019 the rights for the novel were bought by 20th Television in association with Indian Meadows Productions, Anthony Hemingway Productions and The Gotham Group in a competitive situation.[2] In September 2019, it was reported that an adaptation of the novel was in development at Hulu with Sterling K. Brown attached as producer.[3] In October 2021, it was announced that Hulu had given the production a series order to a limited television adaptation of the novel consisting of nine episodes. The project will be produced by 20th Television with Sterling K. Brown and Selwyn Seyfu Hinds as executive producers.[4] Hinds is adapting the novel and showrunner for the series alongside series writer Jennifer Johnson. The directors are Wanuri Kahiu and Mo Marable.[5]
Casting
[edit]in November 2021, Ernest Kingsley Jr. was cast as title character George Washington ‘Wash’ Black, alongside Sterling K. Brown as Medwin Harris, with Iola Evans also cast as Tanna Goff.[6]
In February 2022, Tom Ellis was cast as Christopher ‘Titch’ Wilde.[7] That month, Rupert Graves was cast as a series regular and Shaunette Renée Wilson in a recurring role.[8] Charles Dance was also cast as Titch's father, James Wilde.[9] In May 2022, Billy Boyd, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, and Julian Rhind-Tutt were cast in recurring roles.[10]
Filming
[edit]Filming began on 28 March 2022 in Nova Scotia.[11] Filming locations included Lunenburg, The Ovens, Mount Uniacke, the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, and Halifax.[12] Principal photography concluded in Mexico City, Mexico on September 18 2024. [13]
References
[edit]- ^ Porter, Rick (25 February 2022). "'Game of Thrones' Alum Charles Dance Boards 'Washington Black' at Hulu (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Thorne, Will (20 March 2019). "20th Century Fox TV to Adapt Esi Edugyan Novel 'Washington Black' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Thorne, Will (11 September 2019). "Sterling K. Brown-Produced 'Washington Black' Series in Development at Hulu (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (4 October 2021). "Sterling K. Brown & Selwyn Seyfu Hinds Adaptation Of 'Washington Black' Lands Series Order At Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Owens, Kelvin (2 February 2022). "Tom Ellis Joins Sterling K. Brown in 'Washington Black' Limited Series". Collider. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (23 November 2021). "'Washington Black': Ernest Kingsley Jr. Cast In Title Role, Iola Evans Also Stars In Hulu Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2 February 2022). "'Lucifer' Alum Tom Ellis Joins Sterling K. Brown In Hulu's 'Washington Black'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt; Wiseman, Andreas (10 February 2022). "Hulu Drama 'Washington Black' Adds Rupert Graves As Series Regular, Shaunette Renée Wilson As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (25 February 2022). "'Game of Thrones' Alum Charles Dance Cast in 'Washington Black' at Hulu". Variety.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (17 May 2022). "'Washington Black' Hulu Series Casts Billy Boyd, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Julian Rhind-Tutt (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Mullin, Morgan (23 March 2022). "Washington Black begins filming in Nova Scotia on March 28". The Cosst. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Rose (18 June 2022). "Washington Black events aim to connect production crew with Black Nova Scotian communities". cbc. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ @juddrea (18 September 2024). "I think I can report with a fair amount of certainty that Washington Black has long last completed principal photography. It's been a long road but grateful for the lasting friendships I've developed over these years. Look out for Washington on Hulu next year!". Retrieved 28 September 2024 – via Instagram.