There have been a lot of rumors surrounding the production of Marvel Studios’ “Blade.” Unfortunately, not a lot of those rumors are good, as the project is rumored to be on the edge of disaster. But one of the more recent rumors was actually exciting, as it said that filmmaker Jeymes Samuel was in talks to direct the film. Well, it appears that is just a rumor.

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Even though there are billions of people who worship him, a million different books, films, TV shows, and other media devoted to retelling his story, and literal people who feel like they’ve spoken to him directly, there just isn’t a whole lot of information about the “real” life of Jesus Christ. We know the things that are told to us about the miracles and his preachings, but what about all the other people who crossed paths with him.

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No matter if you’re a Christian or not, you’ve likely heard the story of Jesus Christ. But have you heard the story of Clarence? “The Book of Clarence” is here to fill you in.

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As seen in the new teaser for “The Book of Clarence,” the film follows the story of a young guy who is witnessing the rise of Jesus Christ.

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When it was released in 2021, there was a lot of hype surrounding Jeymes Samuel’s “The Harder They Fall.” A lot of the buzz came from the ridiculously stacked cast he brought together for the Western. However, when the film hit, though it had great reviews, “The Harder They Fall” didn’t seem to strike a chord quite like people were expecting. Well, even still, it appears a sequel could be happening. 

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Filmmaker Jeymes Samuel exploded on the scene last year with the release of his star-studded Western, “The Harder They Fall.” The film might have served as his feature directorial debut, but Samuel is no stranger to the world of art, having a long career in music as the artist known as The Bullitts. Now, as an established filmmaker, Samuel is hoping his next film, “The Book of Clarence,” continues his rise in the world of film.

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Back in May, the trades announced that director Jeymes Samuel would be reuniting with his “The Harder They Fall” actor LaKeith Stanfield (“Uncut Gems”) for an original project titled “The Book Of Clarence” Written by Samuel, “Clarence” takes place in the bible-era, 29 AD. Some impressive cinematic influences for the period picture include “Ben Hur,” “The Ten Commandments,” and “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” A great starting point for sure, and the casting is coming together too.

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After nearly twenty years of writing music as The Bullitts, Jeymes Samuel finally made his filmmaking dreams come true when his feature debut, “The Harder They Fall,” hit Netflix last year. Samuel’s 2013 short “They Die By Dawn” first brought him attention, but “The Harder They Fall” put him on the map. And as both of those films were Westerns with Black casts, it’s clear Samuel has an enthusiasm for genre, film history, and utilizing them for a Black perspective.

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British filmmaker Jeymes Samuel recently made waves with his action-packed western “The Harder They Fall” which focused on iconic black figures of the old west. Samuel is looking to reunite with Netflix for his next project, a superhero film based on Boom! Comics properties “Irredeemable” and its spinoff, “Incorruptible.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix is aiming to combine the two comics into a single film with Samuel directing and screenwriter Kemp Powers tackling the script.

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I’ve been in this business longer than I’d care to remember. I’ve dealt with filmmakers directly on the studio side and as a journalist, I have, humbly, met more directors, traveled to more sets than even I can believe. So, when I tell you that Jeymes Samuel is clearly one in a million, it’s not an exaggeration. There are many filmmakers, producers, and writers who can get by on sheer charisma alone. Others use industry smarts to cover up their lack of genuine talent.

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Flecked with the bold sensibilities of hip-hop, struggle, and swagger, in a way, it’s a bit remarkable that no one, until now, has really tried to wed the parallel ideas of street hustle and grind to the hardscrabble, life-is-cheap ways of the Wild Wild West and yet without making a big thing about it. Because in the stylish, rhythmic, epic big-budget Western “The Harder They Fall,” directed by Jeymes Samuel and produced by Jay-Z (whose refined and unflappably trendsetting music sensibilities seem to saturate the film), everybody is trying to get theirs.

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Quentin Tarantino has claimed in several interviews that Westerns, more than any other genre, reflect the “values and problems” of the era in which they were made. If that’s true, audiences are in for a vivid temperature check with “The Harder They Fall,” an upcoming neo-Western from Netflix. 

READ MORE: BFI London Film Festival 2021 Lineup Includes ‘The Harder They Fall’ World Premiere, ‘Spencer,’ ‘Last Night In Soho’ & More

The film was produced by Jay-Z, longtime Tarantino collaborator Lawrence Bender, and Will Smith’s business partner James Lassiter.

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In a huge get for the BFI London Film Festival, a festival that doesn’t land gigantic premieres that often, the 65th BFI London Film Festival has announced this year’s Opening Night Gala will be Netflix’s “The Harder They Fall” directed by Londoner Jeymes Samuel. The film has a massive cast that includes Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Regina King and Idris Elba.

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When you first watch the trailer for “The Harder They Fall,” the immediate thing that will stand out is just how stacked the cast is for Netflix’s new Western. But taking the cast out of consideration, it appears that director Jeymes Samuel has crafted a pretty fun, albeit incredibly violent feature.

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In the trailer for “The Harder They Fall,” you’re introduced to the basic plot—a group of outlaws rob a train, but they don’t take any money.

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If you somehow missed the “Cats” trailer from earlier today, then you probably should go check it out to remind yourself that Idris Elba, one of the best living actors, is playing a weird, evil feline in the upcoming film. And after you do that, you’ll be happy to know that Elba is moving onto less…strange musical film choices in the future, such as the upcoming “The Harder They Fall.”

According to Variety, Elba has signed on to star in the upcoming drama “The Harder They Fall” from first-time feature director Jeymes Samuel.

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