Eddie Karanja Calls 'Washington Black' a Story He Had to Tell
BARBADOS, HALIFAX (NOVA SCOTIA), AND GLOBAL LOCATIONS, JUL 23 – The series follows George Washington Black's escape from slavery and global journey, highlighting scientific exploration and mentorship in the 19th century, based on Esi Edugyan's novel.
- Today, Washington Black premieres on Disney+ in the UK and Hulu, based on Esi Edugyan's novel, following Wash's 19th-century journey.
- Escaping bondage, Medwin Harris, mentor, introduces Wash's journey from a Barbados sugar plantation at age 11, as he seeks freedom and a life of science and wonder.
- Sterling K. Brown, executive producer and actor, stars as Medwin in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and shares the portrayal of Wash with Ernest Kingsley Jr., who also appears in the series.
- Blending genres, the series pairs the 19th-century slave trade with a fantastical adventure, `bumping of genres` said Edward Bluemel, highlighting its unique narrative style.
- With eight chapters, the series aims to broaden period drama norms by centering on an enslaved person’s perspective, addressing overlooked narratives missing from mainstream cinema.
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Sterling K. Brown Reveals the 1 Thing Mark Harmon Told Him That Changed His Whole Perspective: 'The Nicest Man'
Brown currently stars in Hulu's 'Washington Black', but says some advice he received from Harmon during a guest stint on 'NCIS' helped him set the tone while on set of his new period dramaSterling K. Brown knows that setting the tone comes from the top — and he learned that lesson from none other than Mark Harmon!Speaking to PEOPLE ahead of the premiere of his new show, Washington Black, Brown says it was important for him to create an environme…
‘Washington Black’ Stars Sterling K. Brown And Ernest Kingsley Junior On Book Adaptation’s Draw: “This Young Man Focuses On What’s Beautiful”
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains some spoilers for Washington Black, all eight episodes of which are now streaming on Hulu. Based on Esi Edugyan’s best-selling novel of the same name, Hulu’s Washington Black limited series takes viewers on an expansive journey around the globe through the eyes of its titular character, first portrayed by Eddie […]
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