‘Ma Rainey’s’ First Look: Viola Davis Joins Chadwick Boseman In The Late Actor’s Final Film

Chadwick Boseman’s fans got a poignant glimpse of the late Black Panther star in his final film role as a trailer for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom was released on Monday (October 19, 2020).The movie, which Chadwick filmed before his death from colon cancer in August (2020), debuts on Netflix in December – and bosses at the streaming service released a powerful early glimpse of the star alongside Viola Davis, who plays pioneering blues bandleader Ma Rainey.Scenes of the actor playing her ambitious

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Chadwick Boseman's final film role.The Black Panther actor tragically passed away from colon cancer in August this year at the age of 43.He will appear posthumously in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, alongside Oscar winner Viola Davis and Fear the Walking Dead star Colman Domingo, and you can now watch the first promo above.

Chadwick Boseman stars as an ambitious trumpeter in the trailer for his final film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

who died in August at 43, stars in Netflix’s upcoming “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” alongside Oscar-nominee Viola Davis.In the film, based on August Wilson’s 1982 Broadway play, Boseman plays Levee, the horn player for blues legend Ma Rainey (Davis). Ma may be the star attraction, but Levee has big dreams of having a band of his own.“I’m gonna get me a band and make me some records,” Boseman says in the trailer.

Netflix has released the trailer for the period drama “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”, which features the final performance of the late Chadwick Boseman.

Even if the film didn’t have the added context of Chadwick Boseman’s recent passing, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” has all the makings of a serious awards season contender. However, when you add the fact that the musical drama also serves as the late actor’s final work, there’s added importance for the upcoming Netflix film.

has arrived, offering both a look at the late Chadwick Boseman's final film and the performance that could earn the late actor his first Oscar nomination.Viola Davis stars as the titular singer and «Mother of the Blues» in director George C. Wolfe's adaptation of August Wilson's acclaimed play.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorNetflix unveiled the first trailer and preview for the upcoming “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Monday morning along with a conversation with co-star Viola Davis and director George C. Wolfe.

Janet W. Lee Chadwick Boseman’s final film, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” has released its first trailer, in which the late actor is suited up in a tuxedo, performing blues music with co-star Viola Davis.The film, based on August Wilson’s award-winning play of the same name, shares the story of trailblazing blues artist Ma Rainey, portrayed by Davis.

Also Read: Adam Sandler's Basketball Film 'Hustle' Adds Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall, Ben FosterThe film is the final movie for the late Chadwick Boseman, who died late August at the age of 43 from cancer. “Ma Rainey’s” also stars Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman and Michael Potts, and it’s produced by Denzel Washington alongside Todd Black and Dany Wolf.Netflix will debut “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” on December 18.

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Netflix has debuted the first look at the upcoming movie Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which is the final film that Chadwick Boseman made before he tragically passed away this summer.

Chadwick Boseman's final film.The late performer — who died in August after a secret years-long battle with colon cancer — stars opposite Viola Davis in, an adaptation of the August Wilson play of the same name. The film is directed by George C.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” which premieres Dec. 18.Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning August Wilson’s play of the same name, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” explores racial tensions through the lens of the real-life “Mother of Blues,” who died in 1939.The photos, posted to Netflix’s Twitter account, show Viola Davis as Rainey, with Boseman playing Levee, her trumpeter, in 1920s Chicago.

Chadwick Boseman has been pictured in his last ever film role after his death from colon cancer at the age of 43.

who passed away from colon cancer in August, will be starring in Netflix‘s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom opposite Viola Davis.The film adapts August Wilson’s 1984 play of the same name, focusing on Ma Rainey, a Southern singer (Davis), and her trumpeter Levee (Boseman) as they navigate the music industry in 1920’s Chicago.On working with Boseman, Denzel Washington, who produced the film, told the New York Times: “He did a brilliant job, and he’s gone.