The world of entertainment never ceases to surprise us with unexpected artistic collaborations. This time, it’s rapper Jay-Z and musician Jeymes Samuel who are making waves with their latest project, “The Book of Clarence”. After exploring the Wild West with their 2021 film “The Harder They Fall”, they now delve into the New Testament to tell a gripping story.
The premiere of this long-awaited project took place in Los Angeles last Friday and attracted the attention of many fans and curious people. On the red carpet, Jay-Z spoke about his goal as a producer and artist: “I just want to have fun. I want to put out a product that I believe in. I want to represent my culture, obviously, we We’re rightfully immersed in the Wild West. And now we’re immersed in the New Testament, where we should be. That’s it.”
“The Book of Clarence” is a 2 hour and 16 minute film that immerses us in a story set in 29 AD. The main character, Clarence, is fascinated by the rising power of the Messiah and seeks a way to profit from his newfound fame. Director and screenwriter Jeymes Samuel revealed that the project took years to come to fruition: “It was always the right time to tell this story. But no one was ready to make it. I had to be in a position where I could do it. But it was always the right time.”
The film was shot in Italy and Jerusalem, to recreate the biblical atmosphere of the time. The cast is impressive, with actors such as Benedict Cumberbatch, LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy and Anna Diop. Anna Diop, actress born in Dakar, said she was delighted to work on a project set in such an important historical era: “I never knew if I would one day have the chance to play a role in that era, I “I was hoping for it, but I didn’t know it. Because we don’t often see stories about people like us in this era. It’s totally original in that way. We’ve never seen that.” .
Omar Sy, French actor, also expressed his enthusiasm for having participated in this project: “It was incredible, because we filmed in Italy, in Matera, and the city was already ready for it. It was like a set in its own right, and all the work that was done was just incredible. It took us back in time. It was great to be there for weeks. It was really intense and it gave a special atmosphere to the shoot “.
“Mixing adventure, comedy and drama, ‘The Book of Clarence’ promises to be a captivating film that goes off the beaten track. We will follow in the footsteps of Clarence, who struggles to find a better life and becomes captivated by the rising power of the Messiah. He risks everything to forge his own path to a divine existence.”.
The film’s soundtrack, titled “The Book of Clarence”, features new songs from Nigerian artists such as Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold, adding a touch of African music to this unique story.
The premiere of “The Book of Clarence” is scheduled for January 12 in the United States, and is sure to captivate audiences with its original story and prestigious cast. Stay tuned for news so as not to miss this promising cinematic release.