Shaka King Will Develop Series for FX After Signing First Look Deal
The “Judas and the Black Messiah” director will “turn his attention to TV” and produce series for FX.
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How ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Started as a Conventional Biopic and Evolved into a Taut Thriller
Over long development, a shift in genre turned the Fred Hampton story into an Oscar contender.
‘Hoop Dreams’ Director Steve James Talks ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ with Shaka King and More
The film’s production designer, costumer, and cinematographer also participate in a wide-ranging panel about making the Oscar contender.
The Music Track Shaka King Played at Every ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Pitch
Toolkit Podcast: How Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s “The Inflated Tear” became both star Lakeith Stanfield and the film’s haunting noir theme.
How Nina Simone Songs Helped Dominique Fishback’s Performance in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’
The lyrics to “Do What You Gotta Do,” Fishback said, echo the story of Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton and his girlfriend Deborah Johnson.
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’: How Shaka King Zeroed in on Black Panther Fred Hampton
The biopic is a Hollywood staple, especially during Oscar season, except when it comes to stories about Black people.
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Review: Not-Too-Distant History, Writ Large by Two Meticulous Performances
In Shaka King’s vivid portrait of Fred Hampton, William O’Neal, and their horrifying convergence, stars Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield continue to show why they’re two of our best working actors.
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Director Defends Casting Brit Daniel Kaluuya as U.S. Activist Fred Hampton
Writer/director Shaka King doesn’t anticipate criticisms like those of Kaluuya in “Get Out,” Cynthia Erivo in “Harriet,” or David Oyelowo in “Selma.”
Daniel Kaluuya Should Get Oscar Attention Based on This First ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Trailer
The new film from Warner Bros. and producer Ryan Coogler co-stars Lakeith Stanfield and is directed by Shaka King.
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