The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Sony Pictures has set Jeymes Samuel’s biblical times epic, The Book of Clarence, for cinematic release on the 22nd September 2023.

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Inspired by Hollywood epics set in biblical times, the film focuses on a down-on-his-luck denizen of Jerusalem who attempts to capitalise on the influence of the Messiah for his own personal gain. It’s a journey that instead leads him on an exploration of the idea of faith.

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As well as writing, directing, and composing the film, Samuel also serves as producer alongside Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter, James Lassiter and Tendo Nagenda. Garrett Grant serves as executive producer. Sony Pictures will be releasing the film via its deal with Legendary Pictures.

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The Book of Clarence stars LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, RJ Cyler, Benedict Cumberbatch, James McAvoy, Anna Diop, Teyana Taylor, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Caleb McLaughlin, Babs Olusanmokun, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Nicholas Pinnock, Micheal Ward, Chase Dillon, Tom Glynn-Carney and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor.