Billy Porter has signed up to co-write and star in a James Baldwin biopic and recently addressed criticism of people doubting his talent.
During an appearance on The Tamron Hall Show, Porter hit back at critics saying, “First and foremost, the internet has created a space where it’s made people think that their opinion matters at all — it doesn’t. I am 53 years old and I’ve dedicated my life to my art and my craft. Question me at your own peril.”
Porter said that he is still at the beginning stages of writing the script with Dan McCabe.
“It’s alright. Call it whatever you want, arrogant… whatever you want. I’ve worked hard for this,” he continued. “And my mantra and I say it all the time, I do not now, nor will I ever, adjudicate my life or humanity in sound bites on social media. I...
During an appearance on The Tamron Hall Show, Porter hit back at critics saying, “First and foremost, the internet has created a space where it’s made people think that their opinion matters at all — it doesn’t. I am 53 years old and I’ve dedicated my life to my art and my craft. Question me at your own peril.”
Porter said that he is still at the beginning stages of writing the script with Dan McCabe.
“It’s alright. Call it whatever you want, arrogant… whatever you want. I’ve worked hard for this,” he continued. “And my mantra and I say it all the time, I do not now, nor will I ever, adjudicate my life or humanity in sound bites on social media. I...
- 4/19/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Billy Porter is to star as James Baldwin in a new biopic.The 'Pose' actor will portray the legendary novelist, essayist and activist in the feature for Byron Allen's Allen Media Group Motion Pictures.Billy will co-write the script for the movie – which is based on David Leeming's 1994 book 'James Baldwin: A Biography' – together with Dan McCabe.The project is a long-held creative and personal ambition for Porter as the Broadway veteran has expressed admiration for the late civil rights leader and essayist and even quoted Baldwin in his 2019 Emmy Awards acceptance speech after landing the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series gong.The 53-year-old star said in a statement: "As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, 'in a rage all the time'."I am because James was. I stand on James Baldwin's shoulders, and I...
- 4/13/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Billy Porter has got his next role lined up, and the “Pose” star will be stepping into some big shoes after signing on to play legendary gay Black writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a script is being written by screenwriter Dan McCabe. based on David Leeming’s 1994 biography James Baldwin: A Biography.
Porter is no stranger to Baldwin’s groundbreaking work; as THR recalled, he referenced one of Baldwin’s quotes in his acceptance speech after winning an Emmy in 2019.
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“‘It took many years of vomiting up all the filth that I had been taught about myself and halfway believed before I could walk around this Earth like I had the right to be here,’” he said, quoting Baldwin, with the speech receiving a standing ovation.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a script is being written by screenwriter Dan McCabe. based on David Leeming’s 1994 biography James Baldwin: A Biography.
Porter is no stranger to Baldwin’s groundbreaking work; as THR recalled, he referenced one of Baldwin’s quotes in his acceptance speech after winning an Emmy in 2019.
Read More: Billy Porter Opens Up About Early Struggles As Gay Musician: ‘The Industry Was Very Homophobic’
“‘It took many years of vomiting up all the filth that I had been taught about myself and halfway believed before I could walk around this Earth like I had the right to be here,’” he said, quoting Baldwin, with the speech receiving a standing ovation.
- 4/13/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Image Source: Getty / Taylor Hill / Anthony Barboza
Billy Porter is taking on the role of legendary author and activist James Baldwin. The 53-year-old actor will star in a forthcoming biopic based on David Leeming's 1994 book "James Baldwin: A Biography," The Hollywood Reporter revealed on April 12. Porter and Dan McCabe will also cowrite the script. Reps for Porter did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for comment.
"As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, 'in a rage all the time.' I am because James was," Porter said in a statement, per the outlet. "I stand on James Baldwin's shoulders, and I intend to expand his legacy for generations to come."
Porter previously paid tribute to Baldwin in a speech at the 2019 Emmys, where he took home the award for outstanding lead actor for his work in "Pose." "James Baldwin said,...
Billy Porter is taking on the role of legendary author and activist James Baldwin. The 53-year-old actor will star in a forthcoming biopic based on David Leeming's 1994 book "James Baldwin: A Biography," The Hollywood Reporter revealed on April 12. Porter and Dan McCabe will also cowrite the script. Reps for Porter did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for comment.
"As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, 'in a rage all the time.' I am because James was," Porter said in a statement, per the outlet. "I stand on James Baldwin's shoulders, and I intend to expand his legacy for generations to come."
Porter previously paid tribute to Baldwin in a speech at the 2019 Emmys, where he took home the award for outstanding lead actor for his work in "Pose." "James Baldwin said,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Porter to star in and co-write film based on 1994 biography of influential writer and civil rights activist
Billy Porter is to play American James Baldwin in a film based on the life of the American novelist, critic and activist.
The Pose star will co-produce the feature along with Byron Allen’s Media Group Pictures. Porter and Dan McCabe will write the script based on the 1994 book James Baldwin: A Biography.
Billy Porter is to play American James Baldwin in a film based on the life of the American novelist, critic and activist.
The Pose star will co-produce the feature along with Byron Allen’s Media Group Pictures. Porter and Dan McCabe will write the script based on the 1994 book James Baldwin: A Biography.
- 4/12/2023
- by Adrian Horton
- The Guardian - Film News
Billy Porter will star in a biopic based on the life of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin, co-written by Porter and Dan McCabe.
The film will be produced by Byron Allen’s Media Group Motion Pictures and will use David Leeming’s acclaimed 1994 biography as source material. Porter and D.J. Gugenheim’s Incognegro Productions will co-produce alongside Allen, Carolyn Folks, Jennifer Lucas, Matthew Singer and Chris Charalambous’ Amgmp.
Baldwin was a Black, gay writer and civil rights activist who penned “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Notes of a Native Son,” “Native Country,” “The Fire Next Time,” “Giovanni’s Room” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” the last of which recently received an Oscar-winning film adaptation from “Moonlight” filmmaker Barry Jenkins. His unfinished manuscript “Remember This House” was also the subject of the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning documentary “I am Not Your Negro.”
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The film will be produced by Byron Allen’s Media Group Motion Pictures and will use David Leeming’s acclaimed 1994 biography as source material. Porter and D.J. Gugenheim’s Incognegro Productions will co-produce alongside Allen, Carolyn Folks, Jennifer Lucas, Matthew Singer and Chris Charalambous’ Amgmp.
Baldwin was a Black, gay writer and civil rights activist who penned “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Notes of a Native Son,” “Native Country,” “The Fire Next Time,” “Giovanni’s Room” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” the last of which recently received an Oscar-winning film adaptation from “Moonlight” filmmaker Barry Jenkins. His unfinished manuscript “Remember This House” was also the subject of the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning documentary “I am Not Your Negro.”
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- 4/12/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Billy Porter (Pose) and frequent collaborator Dan McCabe (Fruits of Thy Labor) have been tapped to script a James Baldwin biopic for Byron Allen‘s Allen Media Group Motion Pictures, with the former also to realize his longtime dream of portraying the cultural icon.
The film will be based on the 1994 book James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming, an emeritus professor of English at the University of Connecticut who was a friend of Baldwin’s for 25 years, as well as his assistant.
A gay, African American writer and civil rights activist born in Harlem who wrote critically acclaimed and influential essays, novels, plays and poems, Baldwin’s best-known works include Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, Another Country, The Fire Next Time, Giovanni’s Room and If Beale Street Could Talk. Lemming’s biography of Baldwin creates an intimate portrait of a complex, troubled,...
The film will be based on the 1994 book James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming, an emeritus professor of English at the University of Connecticut who was a friend of Baldwin’s for 25 years, as well as his assistant.
A gay, African American writer and civil rights activist born in Harlem who wrote critically acclaimed and influential essays, novels, plays and poems, Baldwin’s best-known works include Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, Another Country, The Fire Next Time, Giovanni’s Room and If Beale Street Could Talk. Lemming’s biography of Baldwin creates an intimate portrait of a complex, troubled,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Billy Porter is preparing to portray the author and civil rights activist James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic.
He will also co-write the untitled movie with Dan McCabe, which will be adapted from the 1994 book “James Baldwin: A Biography” by David Leeming. An emeritus professor of English at the University of Connecticut, Leeming was well-versed in the world of Baldwin as his friend of 25 years as well as his assistant.
Porter says it has been a career-long dream to tell the story of Baldwin on film. Born in Harlem in 1924, Baldwin was a Black gay writer whose influential works include “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Notes of a Native Son” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.” In addition to writing, Baldwin fought for racial justice in the U.S. civil rights movement. In Leeming’s book, he’s described as a “complex, troubled, driven and brilliant man” who has...
He will also co-write the untitled movie with Dan McCabe, which will be adapted from the 1994 book “James Baldwin: A Biography” by David Leeming. An emeritus professor of English at the University of Connecticut, Leeming was well-versed in the world of Baldwin as his friend of 25 years as well as his assistant.
Porter says it has been a career-long dream to tell the story of Baldwin on film. Born in Harlem in 1924, Baldwin was a Black gay writer whose influential works include “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Notes of a Native Son” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.” In addition to writing, Baldwin fought for racial justice in the U.S. civil rights movement. In Leeming’s book, he’s described as a “complex, troubled, driven and brilliant man” who has...
- 4/12/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Pose star Billy Porter is set to play James Baldwin in a feature based on the life of the legendary novelist, essayist and activist for Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group Motion Pictures.
Porter and Dan McCabe will pen the script for the theatrical feature based on David Leeming’s 1994 book James Baldwin: A Biography. Broadway-trained Porter is a longtime devotee of Baldwin, having quoted from the legendary author and civil rights campaigner during his 2019 Emmy-winning acceptance speech.
The deep dive into Baldwin’s life and struggles represents the culmination of a long-held creative ambition for the Emmy-, Tony- and Grammy Award-winning performer, who is one Oscar short of an Egot. “As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, ‘in a rage all the time.’ I am because James was. I stand on James Baldwin’s shoulders, and I intend...
Porter and Dan McCabe will pen the script for the theatrical feature based on David Leeming’s 1994 book James Baldwin: A Biography. Broadway-trained Porter is a longtime devotee of Baldwin, having quoted from the legendary author and civil rights campaigner during his 2019 Emmy-winning acceptance speech.
The deep dive into Baldwin’s life and struggles represents the culmination of a long-held creative ambition for the Emmy-, Tony- and Grammy Award-winning performer, who is one Oscar short of an Egot. “As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, ‘in a rage all the time.’ I am because James was. I stand on James Baldwin’s shoulders, and I intend...
- 4/12/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Billy Porter is returning to FX in a new capacity.
The Emmy-winning Pose grad and his newly launched Incognegro production company has signed a first-look deal with the cable network for whom he once starred for three seasons on the groundbreaking drama from creator Steven Canals.
Under the pact, Porter will create and develop new content alongside his Incognegro producing partner, D.J. Gugenheim. The actor, singer, director, composter and playwright most recently worked with Gugenheim on his feature directorial debut, Anything’s Possible for Orion/MGM. Incognegro is built around Porter’s brand of elevated, forward-thinking, culturally relevant material and intended to showcase his talents and taste across a variety of platforms.
“Billy Porter was an incredibly accomplished artist before joining FX’s Pose to deliver the iconic, breakout, award-winning performance that helped define the series as one of the most memorable and groundbreaking in recent TV history,...
Billy Porter is returning to FX in a new capacity.
The Emmy-winning Pose grad and his newly launched Incognegro production company has signed a first-look deal with the cable network for whom he once starred for three seasons on the groundbreaking drama from creator Steven Canals.
Under the pact, Porter will create and develop new content alongside his Incognegro producing partner, D.J. Gugenheim. The actor, singer, director, composter and playwright most recently worked with Gugenheim on his feature directorial debut, Anything’s Possible for Orion/MGM. Incognegro is built around Porter’s brand of elevated, forward-thinking, culturally relevant material and intended to showcase his talents and taste across a variety of platforms.
“Billy Porter was an incredibly accomplished artist before joining FX’s Pose to deliver the iconic, breakout, award-winning performance that helped define the series as one of the most memorable and groundbreaking in recent TV history,...
- 6/22/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peacock is developing a drama script from “Pose” star Billy Porter and Dan McCabe that explores a Black family’s multi-generational imprint in Hollywood. “Fruits of Thy Labor” also comes from Berlanti Productions.
Warner Bros. TV, where Berlanti Prods. is based, is the studio. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and David Madden will also executive produce, while Berlanti’s Jonathan Gabay is producer. Porter and McCabe worked together on McCabe’s 2019 play “The Purists,” which Porter directed.
Peacock has given a script development deal to “Fruits of Thy Labor,” which Porter will write with McCabe, but Porter is not attached to star. Here’s the logline: “‘Fruits of Thy Lavor’ is a family drama that follows three generations of an African-American showbiz dynasty navigating their way through life, love, politics, and career.”
Porter, of course, is coming off a three-season run on FX’s “Pose,” for which he won the lead...
Warner Bros. TV, where Berlanti Prods. is based, is the studio. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and David Madden will also executive produce, while Berlanti’s Jonathan Gabay is producer. Porter and McCabe worked together on McCabe’s 2019 play “The Purists,” which Porter directed.
Peacock has given a script development deal to “Fruits of Thy Labor,” which Porter will write with McCabe, but Porter is not attached to star. Here’s the logline: “‘Fruits of Thy Lavor’ is a family drama that follows three generations of an African-American showbiz dynasty navigating their way through life, love, politics, and career.”
Porter, of course, is coming off a three-season run on FX’s “Pose,” for which he won the lead...
- 6/4/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock has put in development Fruits of Thy Labor, a one-hour family drama from Emmy-winning Pose star Billy Porter, Dan McCabe, Greg Berlanti and his Berlanti Productions, and Warner Bros. Television.
Written by Porter and McCabe, Fruits of Thy Labor follows three generations of an African-American showbiz dynasty navigating their way through life, love, politics and career.
Porter and McCabe executive produce with Berlanti Productions’ Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and David Madden. Berlanti Prods’ recently elevated EVP Television Jonathan Gabay is producing. Berlanti Productions produces in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Fruits of Thy Labor is Porter’s first foray into television series writing. The project also marks a reunion for Porter and Berlanti: Porter appeared in 2000’s The Broken Hearts Club, which Berlanti wrote and directed as his feature film debut.
The project is Porter and McCabe’s second collaboration. They previously worked together on McCabe’s play The Purists,...
Written by Porter and McCabe, Fruits of Thy Labor follows three generations of an African-American showbiz dynasty navigating their way through life, love, politics and career.
Porter and McCabe executive produce with Berlanti Productions’ Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and David Madden. Berlanti Prods’ recently elevated EVP Television Jonathan Gabay is producing. Berlanti Productions produces in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Fruits of Thy Labor is Porter’s first foray into television series writing. The project also marks a reunion for Porter and Berlanti: Porter appeared in 2000’s The Broken Hearts Club, which Berlanti wrote and directed as his feature film debut.
The project is Porter and McCabe’s second collaboration. They previously worked together on McCabe’s play The Purists,...
- 6/4/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock is developing the showbiz family drama “Fruits of They Labor” from Billy Porter and Greg Berlanti, the streamer announced Friday.
The drama centers on three generations of an African-American showbiz dynasty navigating their way through life, love, politics and career. Porter, who is coming off of three seasons on FX’s “Pose,” is co-writing the drama with Dan McCabe, but is not expected to star.
Porter and McCabe will executive produce alongside Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and David Madden of Berlanti Productions. Warner Bros. Television is the studio. Jonathan Gabay will produce.
Billy Porter has several projects in the pipeline, including the “Cinderella” remake starring Camila Cabello at Amazon and Greg Berlanti’s “Little Shop of Horrors” movie, which will feature Porter as the voice of Audrey II. He is also set to make his feature directorial debut with the coming-of-age romance “What If?” for Orion Pictures.
“Fruits of They...
The drama centers on three generations of an African-American showbiz dynasty navigating their way through life, love, politics and career. Porter, who is coming off of three seasons on FX’s “Pose,” is co-writing the drama with Dan McCabe, but is not expected to star.
Porter and McCabe will executive produce alongside Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and David Madden of Berlanti Productions. Warner Bros. Television is the studio. Jonathan Gabay will produce.
Billy Porter has several projects in the pipeline, including the “Cinderella” remake starring Camila Cabello at Amazon and Greg Berlanti’s “Little Shop of Horrors” movie, which will feature Porter as the voice of Audrey II. He is also set to make his feature directorial debut with the coming-of-age romance “What If?” for Orion Pictures.
“Fruits of They...
- 6/4/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Billy Porter’s next TV foray will be as a writer and producer.
The history-making Pose Emmy winner is teaming with super-producer Greg Berlanti for Fruits of Thy Labor, a drama series in development at Peacock.
Porter and Dan McCabe will co-write the script for the family drama that follows three generations of an African American showbiz dynasty navigating their way through life, love, politics and career. McCabe is the playwright behind The Purists, the 2019 play that was directed by Porter.
Warner Bros. TV-based Berlanti Productions will exec produce the series, with partners Berlanti and Sarah Schechter and head of TV David ...
The history-making Pose Emmy winner is teaming with super-producer Greg Berlanti for Fruits of Thy Labor, a drama series in development at Peacock.
Porter and Dan McCabe will co-write the script for the family drama that follows three generations of an African American showbiz dynasty navigating their way through life, love, politics and career. McCabe is the playwright behind The Purists, the 2019 play that was directed by Porter.
Warner Bros. TV-based Berlanti Productions will exec produce the series, with partners Berlanti and Sarah Schechter and head of TV David ...
Billy Porter’s next TV foray will be as a writer and producer.
The history-making Pose Emmy winner is teaming with super-producer Greg Berlanti for Fruits of Thy Labor, a drama series in development at Peacock.
Porter and Dan McCabe will co-write the script for the family drama that follows three generations of an African American showbiz dynasty navigating their way through life, love, politics and career. McCabe is the playwright behind The Purists, the 2019 play that was directed by Porter.
Warner Bros. TV-based Berlanti Productions will exec produce the series, with partners Berlanti and Sarah Schechter and head of TV David ...
The history-making Pose Emmy winner is teaming with super-producer Greg Berlanti for Fruits of Thy Labor, a drama series in development at Peacock.
Porter and Dan McCabe will co-write the script for the family drama that follows three generations of an African American showbiz dynasty navigating their way through life, love, politics and career. McCabe is the playwright behind The Purists, the 2019 play that was directed by Porter.
Warner Bros. TV-based Berlanti Productions will exec produce the series, with partners Berlanti and Sarah Schechter and head of TV David ...
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