Idris Elba ("Hobbs & Shaw", "Thor") has joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming western "The Harder They Fall". The film will be directed by British singer-songwriter Jeymes Samuel also known as The Bullitts, in his feature film directorial debut, and it will feature an all-Black cast.
"The Last Black Man In San Fransisco" actor Jonathan Majors will star as outlaw Nat Love, who discovers that the man (Elba) who killed his parents two decades ago is being released from prison. He decides to reunite with his gang to track his enemy down and seek revenge.
Samuel will also produce alongside Jay-Z, who will provide original music for the film along with the helmer. The two previously collaborated on "The Great Gatsby". James Lassiter and Lawrence Bender are also on board to produce. Samuel and Boaz Yakin ("Remember the Titans") penned the script.
Elba is also set to star in the Western drama "Concrete Cowboys" about black horse riding communities in Philadelphia, and can be seen next month in the highly anticipated musical "Cats". He is currently filming James Gunn's "Suicide Squad" sequel.
"The Last Black Man In San Fransisco" actor Jonathan Majors will star as outlaw Nat Love, who discovers that the man (Elba) who killed his parents two decades ago is being released from prison. He decides to reunite with his gang to track his enemy down and seek revenge.
Samuel will also produce alongside Jay-Z, who will provide original music for the film along with the helmer. The two previously collaborated on "The Great Gatsby". James Lassiter and Lawrence Bender are also on board to produce. Samuel and Boaz Yakin ("Remember the Titans") penned the script.
Elba is also set to star in the Western drama "Concrete Cowboys" about black horse riding communities in Philadelphia, and can be seen next month in the highly anticipated musical "Cats". He is currently filming James Gunn's "Suicide Squad" sequel.
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