Denzel Washington His next August Wilson adaptation confirms what will happen. Wilson is an award-winning playwright known for his acclaimed works the fence, piano lessonsAnd Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Wilson’s 1985 play the fence won a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award, and was later adapted into a 2016 film the fence. Washington directed, produced and starred in the film. D the fence The cast also includes Viola DavisStephen McKinley Henderson, and Jovan Adepo.
talking to diversityWashington has revealed what his next Wilson adaptation will be. The actor confirmed this exclusively He will adapt Joe Turner Come and Gone. According to Washington, he and his team “Haven’t talked to anyone involved yet thoughThus, Joe Turner Come and Gone Adaptation is still very much in the early stages of development. See the full quote from Washington below:
We haven’t talked about anyone involved yet though. Well… we didn’t talk to you about that.
What this adaptation might look like
The play is part of August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle
Joe Turner Come and Gone A play written by Wilson in 1984. Set in the early 1910sThe play tells the story of Harold Loomis, a black man who travels across the country with his daughter to find his estranged wife. On the journey, he must reconnect with his heritage and regain his sense of identity and purpose. The play is part of Wilson’s Stories of the African-American Experience series that recounts selected stories by decade. This series of plays is referred to as Pittsburgh Cycle the gold Century cycle.
Although Joe Turner Come and Gone will also Tackle issues of racism, family and identity, much like that the fenceAn alluring element of this adaptation was that it had a completely different plot than the previous Wilson adaptation of Washington. Although they experience military tensions, Troy and Rose Maxon are often seen together the fence. in Joe Turner Come and GoneThere is distance between Harold and his wife Martha, creating a different dynamic. While the writing style may be similar, it will be interesting to see how this new adaptation takes on Wilson’s play.
Who should cast Joe Turner’s Coming and Gone?
A particular actor has plenty of August Wilson experience
Welding conditions for Joe Turner Come and GoneI think a logical choice would be Viola Davis. The actor won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role the fence and was nominated again for his lead role Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. In addition to these film credits, Davis excelled in performing Wilson’s work on stage, as he was part of the Broadway revival. the fence In 2010. if Washington Martha was able to get Davis for the role Joe Turner Come and GoneWorking with Wilson’s plays would be a great continuation of Davis’ career.
Source: Diversity