Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ for Netflix

[DCurrie Joined: Sep 18th, 2011 Topics: 29 Posts: 1893 View Predictions]

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It seems this will be a motion picture, that just happens to be distributed by Netflix.

Premise:
Depicts the tensions musician Ma Rainey encountered between her bandmates, her white agent and her producer while recording an album in 1927.
Some of the cast includes:

Viola Davis as Ma Rainey
Chadwick Boseman as Levee
Glynn Turman as Cutler
Colman Domingo as Toledo
Michael Potts as Slow Drag
Taylour Paige
Jonny Coyne
Jeremy Shamos
Dusan Brown

Viola & Denzel’s 2nd collaboration on an August Wilson adaptation being brought from stage to film! Shooting starts this Tuesday the 9th!!

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[M: The Original Joined: Aug 5th, 2014 Topics: 61 Posts: 6791 View Predictions]

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Davis making history in best actress is inevitable. We assumed it’d be with Widows.

[DCurrie Joined: Sep 18th, 2011 Topics: 29 Posts: 1893 View Predictions]

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This one came out of nowhere. Period pieces are definitely Viola’s “specialty” if you will. But Ma Rainey was a loud, bold brassy singer who didn’t take any Sh**t from anyone! I can’t wait to see Viola’s interpretation of this iconic woman!

[M: The Original Joined: Aug 5th, 2014 Topics: 61 Posts: 6791 View Predictions]

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DCurrie wrote:

This one came out of nowhere. Period pieces are definitely Viola’s “specialty” if you will. But Ma Rainey was a loud, bold brassy singer who didn’t take any Sh**t from anyone! I can’t wait to see Viola’s interpretation of this iconic woman!

I love what Mo’Nique did with her in Bessie. And since Davis is the stronger actress I’m glad they didn’t default this part to Spencer.

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M: The Original wrote:

I love what Mo’Nique did with her in Bessie. And since Davis is the stronger actress I’m glad they didn’t default this part to Spencer.

I love anything Mo’Nique does

[DCurrie Joined: Sep 18th, 2011 Topics: 29 Posts: 1893 View Predictions]

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Music by:
Branford Marsalis

Cinematography by
Tobias A. Schliessler

Film Editing by
Andrew Mondshein

Nice work, Denzel & Todd!

[Handprintsandgoodgrips Joined: Jan 23rd, 2015 Topics: 3 Posts: 350 View Predictions]

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@DCurrie, i’m so excited! Does anyone know if Viola will be doing her own singing as Ma Rainey?

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DCurrie wrote:

Music by:
Branford Marsalis

Cinematography by
Tobias A. Schliessler

Film Editing by
Andrew Mondshein

Nice work, Denzel & Todd!

Oscar winner Ann Roth will be the costume designer.

[DCurrie Joined: Sep 18th, 2011 Topics: 29 Posts: 1893 View Predictions]

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Oh, yes! How can I forget Ann,, Awardsfan1990.

@Handprintsandgoodgrips, unfortunately, I don’t know. I have a feeling that even if it does turn out Viola does her own singing, that won’t be revealed until the film has gone through post production, and screened.

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/dusan-brown-viola-davis-black-bottom-netflix-1203262553/

[DCurrie Joined: Sep 18th, 2011 Topics: 29 Posts: 1893 View Predictions]

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I wonder will they have this screening at some early festivals? It’s been in post for a long time, so i’m sure there is at least an early draft of it ready for screening.

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M: The Original wrote:

Davis making history in best actress is inevitable. We assumed it’d be with Widows.

I know you’re referring to the nod count, but I really wanted Lupita to take the “Best Actress nomination after her win” standout. Fuck those nominations this year. Lupita’s role(s) showed such range and originality. Davis is very talented, but Lupes was just right there. The snub of the decade.

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DCurrie wrote:

I wonder will they have this screening at some early festivals? It’s been in post for a long time, so i’m sure there is at least an early draft of it ready for screening.

I’m sure they’re going for a very “late” release date. But hopefully, we will hear some info soon.

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wattsgold wrote:

I know you’re referring to the nod count, but I really wanted Lupita to take the “Best Actress nomination after her win” standout. Fuck those nominations this year. Lupita’s role(s) showed such range and originality. Davis is very talented, but Lupes was just right there. The snub of the decade.

Once you see Clemency you’ll know without a shadow of a doubt who was robbed in best actress for the 2019 award season.

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DCurrie wrote:

I wonder will they have this screening at some early festivals? It’s been in post for a long time, so i’m sure there is at least an early draft of it ready for screening.

It’s Netflix. They’re not showing their cards early for a contender they believe in. The new Dee Rees movie is a bust so it’s getting an early direct to streaming release. It feels like the only fall release they’re hyping early is the Glenn Close / Ron Howard vehicle. Which is all to secure momentum for her with the televised precursors.

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What a Title

Andra Day should be winning Best Actress