Will Smith to star as a runaway slave in Antoine Fuqua
Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua will join forces to create a movie called "Emancipation", which will be based on real events of the second half of the 19th century. As Deadline notes, the plot will focus on an escaped slave named Peter, who managed to elude bounty hunters, survive in the swamps of Louisiana, and then become a soldier of the Northern army during the American Civil War. Once during the American Civil War. Army medical examination, doctors found that his entire back was covered with deep wounds and scars from the whip. The soldier's photograph was published by leading American publications, confirming the cruelty of the planters of the south. The picture, dubbed the "carved back", has flown around the world. It is alleged that when it was printed in newspapers in France, the government of that country has terminated all contracts with the Confederation for the supply of cotton. Filming is expected to begin in the first half of 2021, with Will Smith not only playing the main role, but also co-producing the project, which will be offered to potential buyers as part of the first virtual Cannes Film Market. The Topic of Article: Will Smith to star as a runaway slave in Antoine Fuqua. |
