Thursday, March 28, 2024

Director Steve McQueen Discovers New Actor For Obama Biopic

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Devon Terrell & Barack Obama

*Fresh of the success of indie  dramedy “Southside With You,” comes plans for another youth-centered biopic on President Barack Obama.

The Hollywood Reporter revealed that plans are in motion for “Barry,” a film that will chronicle Obama’s days as a student at Columbia University in New York City.

On board to star in “Barry” will be newcomer Devon Terrell, who will play Obama. Terrell landed the role after being discovered by “12 Years of Slave” director Steve McQueen.

According to the Reporter, Terrell’s history with McQueen goes back to when the filmmaker cast him in the lead role in his HBO pilot “Codes of Conduct” after conducting an exhaustive worldwide talent search.

News of “Barry” comes amid the critical praise and multiple offers given to “Southside With You,” during its run at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. The film, which stars Parker Sawyers as Obama and Tika Sumpter as First Lady Michelle Obama, centers on the first couple’s early courtship.

Co-starring with Terrell in “Barry” will be Anya Taylor-Joy, who will play one of Obama’s close college friends. Taylor-Joy can currently be seen in the new horror film “The Witch.”

 

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