Actor/host David Oyelowo and his wife actress Jessica Oyelowo arrive for The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Scientific and Technical Awards Ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire hotel on February 09, 2019, in Beverly Hills. | NICK AGRO/AFP via Getty Images
Actor David Oyelowo, director and star of the new film âThe Water Man,â reflected on the movieâs themes of eternity and grief through the lens of his family s strong Christian faith in an interview with The Christian Post.
The Golden Globe-nominated actor known for his roles in blockbuster films âSelmaâ and âThe Butler,â and his equally talented wife, Jessica Oyelowo, known for her roles in âSleepy Hollowâ and âAlice and Wonderland,â partnered together to help produce âThe Water Manâ under their Yoruba Saxon Productions banner. David made his directorial debut with the motion picture along with starring in it, and Jessica lent her musical talents to the mo
David Oyelowo Stunned as He Gets Rave Review From Steven Spielberg for His Directorial Debut
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The Selma actor was surprised by the praise he received from the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial helmer for his first directorial project The Water Man . May 12, 2021
Steven Spielberg.
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Selma star steps behind the camera for the new project, about a boy who embarks on a quest to find the mythical title character of the film when his mother falls ill with cancer, and he sent the finished movie to Spielberg in the hopes of impressing the Hollywood icon behind his childhood favourite,
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial .
David Oyelowo Fights for Representation in Family Films
The actor turned to directing after an eye-opening discussion with his son. He realized he couldn’t rely on Hollywood to find stories he wanted to tell.
David Oyelowo has taken a larger role behind the scenes to get projects made that reflect the complexities of people of color: “My job, I feel, is to normalize my existence,” he said.Credit.Michael Tyrone Delaney for The New York Times
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The actor David Oyelowo’s journey into the director’s chair took 20 years and one critical conversation with his oldest son.
A scene from director-producer-actor David Oyelowo’s family adeventure film, ‘The Water Man.’
Golden Globe Award-nominated actor David Oyelwo‘s directorial debut, ‘The Water Man,’ has been picked up for worldwide distribution. The upcoming family adventure movie has been acquired by RLJE Films for North America, and by Netflix for the rest of the world.
The drama is set to be released day-and-date in theaters and on PVOD on May 7 in North America. Netflix will then release the movie internationally later this year. The feature had its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim, and also opened this year’s Urbanworld Film Festival.
David Oyelowo s Directorial Debut The Water Man Gets Release Date
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Nightingale, with his breakthrough performance in Ava DuVernay s
Selma earning him a number of awards nominations for his powerful interpretation of Martin Luther King, Jr. As the actor continues to deliver fans impressive performances, he has also begun expanding his talents, having directed his debut feature
The Water Man. The new film has been acquired by RLJE Films and is expected to release in theaters and on Premium VOD services on May 7th in North America, with the film landing on Netflix around the rest of the world.