A New Jean-Michel Basquiat Biopic Is on the Way

It’s time for a proper retelling of the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat. According to Variety, Julius Onah is set to direct a biopic centering on the life and career of the late New York artist, with Cyrano star Kelvin Harrison Jr. set to star. The film marks the second time Harrison and Onah have worked together; the pair previously collaborated on the drama Luce. Basquiat’s life story was previously told in an eponymous 1996 film directed by Julian Schnabel and starring Jeffrey Wright, but the new movie, titled Samo Lives, will mark the first time a Black director has taken… Read Full Article