Sony Pictures has released a trailer for writer-director Jeymes Samuel’s biblical-era epic The Book of Clarence.
Set in Jerusalem AD33, the film stars LaKeith Stanfield as Clarence, a down-on-his-luck man desperate to find a better life for his family, who inspired by the power of Jesus and his disciples sets out to carve his own path to a divine life and declares himself a new Messiah. Watch the trailer below…
The Book of Clarence is a bold new take on the timeless Biblical-era epic. Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out. The film features new music by Jeymes Samuel, JAY-Z, and more.
Joining LaKeith Stanfield in the cast are Omar Sy, Anna Diop, RJ Cyler, David Oyelowo, Micheal Ward, Alfre Woodard, Teyana Taylor, Caleb McLaughlin, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, James McAvoy, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
The Book of Clarence is set for release on January 12th 2024.
