Common is set to lead
Black Samurai, an upcoming television show based on Marc Olden 1974 series of
novels with Andre Gaines and Wu-Tang Clan's RZA as executive producers.
Gaines, who was an
associate producer on Spike Lee's comedy Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, purchased the
rights to the books and is currently looking for a network. Once a home is
found, they will begin searching for a writer and director.
When
terrorists butcher his sensei, a samurai takes vengeance in blood!
On
leave in Tokyo, American GI Robert Sand (Common) is shot trying to protect an
old man from a quartet of drunk American soldiers. As Sand passes out, the old
man springs on his tormenters, beating them senseless with frail, wrinkled
fists. He is Master Konuma, keeper of the ancient secrets of the samurai, and
Sand is about to become his newest pupil. Over the next seven years, the
American learns martial arts, swordplay, and stealth, becoming not just the
first black man to ever take the oath of the samurai, but the strongest fighter
Konuma has ever trained.
One
night, two dozen terrorists ambush the dojo, slaughtering Konuma and his
students as the first step in a terrifying assault on world peace. Though he
cannot save his sensei, Sand escapes with his life and a gnawing hunger for
vengeance. All he has is his sword, but his sword is all he needs.
"Robert Sand is
like black Jason Bourne. Black Samurai is one of the most unique, timely and
fun experiences I’ve ever read, while at the same time tackling some serious
subjects around race and diversity," Gaines told Variety. "With ‘John
Wick 2’ and ‘Suicide Squad’ coming up, Common was an obvious choice for the
role, and I’m thrilled to have him on board. I believe he’s the next great
American actor."
Wu Film's Mitchell
Diggs and Diane Crawford will alongside Gaines and RZA also executive producing
Black Samurai.
Together with John
Legend, Common won an Oscar in 2015 for best original score with Selma's Glory.
Source - Variety
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