Teaser Trailer for Jeymes Samuel’s Biblical Epic ‘The Book of Clarence’
by Alex Billington
August 29, 2023
Source: YouTube
“Knowledge is stronger than belief!” Sony Pictures has unveiled the glorious first look teaser trailer for The Book of Clarence, the new film from filmmaker Jeymes Samuel – who last made the slick Black western The Harder They Fall (big fan of this one). This time he’s bringing us a biblical musical epic called The Book of Clarence, a clever story set during the times of Jesus. A down on his luck Jerusalemite embarks on a misguided attempt to capitalize on the rise of celebrity and influence the Messiah for his own personal gain. The journey leads him on an exploration of faith and an unexpected path. LaKeith Stanfield stars in this film as Clarence, streetwise but down-on-his-luck guy who decides to start his own religion; with a full cast including Omar Sy, Anna Diop, RJ Cyler, David Oyelowo, Micheal Ward, Alfre Woodard, Teyana Taylor, Caleb McLaughlin, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, with James McAvoy and Benedict Cumberbatch. This looks wild!! A brutally harsh satire criticizing religion and faith, or so it seems, reminding me of Life Of Brian in many ways. This might be really good? Or not? What do you think?
Here’s the first teaser trailer for Jeymes Samuel’s The Book of Clarence, direct from YouTube:
From visionary filmmaker Jeymes Samuel (who made the western The Harder They Fall), The Book of Clarence is a bold new take on the timeless Biblical-era epic. Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out. The film features new music made by Jeymes Samuel, JAY-Z, and more. The Book of Clarence is both written and directed by acclaimed British songwriter / filmmaker Jeymes Samuel, director of the films They Die by Dawn and The Harder They Fall, plus Jay Z’s “Jay-Z: Legacy” short film / music video. It’s produced by Jeymes Samuel, Shawn Carter, James Lassiter, Tendo Nagenda. Sony will release The Book of Clarence in theaters nationwide starting sometime in early 2024. Stay tuned for updates. First impression?
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