John David Washington to collaborate with Godzilla director Gareth Edwards for True Love ANI | Updated: May 06, 2021 14:43 IST
Washington [US], May 6 (ANI): American actor John David Washington, who recently played the protagonist in action-thriller drama Tenet , is set to headline Gareth Edwards new sci-fi movie True Love .
According to Variety, the upcoming movie titled True Love is a sci-fi story, set in the near future. Additional plot details, however, are currently under wraps.
The project was first disclosed in February 2020 detailing that New Regency will produce and bankroll the film. Edwards will also produce it with his Rogue One: A Star Wars Story producer Kiri Hart.
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“We created Higher Ground to tell great stories,” the Obamas said in a written statement. “This group of projects builds upon that goal and the incredible path forged by films like
Crip Camp,
Becoming, and the Oscar-winning
American Factory. From science fiction to the beauty of our natural world to the relationships that define us, Higher Ground continues to strive for fresh perspectives, compelling characters, and a healthy dose of inspiration. We couldn’t be more proud to team up with the brilliant artists behind each of these stories. Each of them has something important to say.”
“It has been thrilling to watch President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and the Higher Ground team dive into original programming and produce incredible stories,” said Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO, and Chief Content Officer, Netflix. “
We created Higher Ground to tell great stories,” the Obamas said in a statement. “
This group of projects builds upon that goal and the incredible path forged by films like
Crip Camp, Becoming
American Factory
. From science fiction to the beauty of our natural world to the relationships that define us, Higher Ground continues to strive for fresh perspectives
, compelling characters, and a healthy dose of inspiration. We couldn’t be more proud to team up with the brilliant artists behind each of these stories. Each of them has something important to say.”
The full list of projects in various states of development are as follows:
Barack and Michelle Obama s Higher Ground Sets 6 Projects at Netflix
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The slate includes Riz Ahmed starrer Exit West, a YA series centered on a Native girl and a feature film about mountaineer Tenzing Norgay.
Barack and Michelle Obama s Higher Ground Productions has unveiled a new slate of projects at Netflix, with subjects ranging from one of the first men to reach the summit of Mt. Everest to a YA thriller centered on a Native American girl.
The company also formally announced it s developing
Exit West, a feature starring Riz Ahmed and based on Mohsin Hamid s acclaimed novel. News of the movie, directed by Yann Demange (