AUGUST WILSON'S THE PIANO LESSON Reviews — Page 3

Pashacar said: "Wow, must be nice. Just checked Malcom's IMDB and he's been "other crew" on a few films and directed one short.

That said, always excited for an August Wilson project, so hope it turns out."

I think Denzel is one of the greatest actors of his generation. I think his son John is immensely talented, having earned his fame/accolades by this point. I have no idea if Malcolm is talented/capable of directing this piece. Certainly has some artistic genes.

But the anger/hostility at some other "nepo babies" always seems muted when it comes to the Washington family even though John and now certainly Malcom are the poster children. They didnt come up through small roles in national tours or small films. John had a plum role on an HBO show for years before being handed the lead in a major Spike Lee joint (and he was wonderful!). Malcom seems to have been handed, out of nowhere, a major directorial debut. These are your nepo babies--not Maude Apatow in a six week run of an off bway show, or He Whose Name I Dare Not Speak who started out in the road company of Book of Mormon.

Amazing news! The Piano Lesson was one of the best, most exquisite productions I've seen on Broadway, ever. Looking forward to see the film.

Kinda gross that another one of Denzel's kids is now directing -- I guess he's paying for the movie? Also as good as Danielle Deadwyler will be, it's also surprising that Danielle Brooks is the only major cast member not doing the film.

JSquared2 said: "Kinda gross that another one of Denzel's kids is now directing -- I guess he's paying for the movie? Also as good as Danielle Deadwyler will be, it's also surprising that Danielle Brooks is the only major cast member not doing the film."

Jesus, this comment is embarrassing. You should go back into hibernation since you clearly have no idea what’s going on.

Denzel announced back in 2015 that, in a deal granted by the Wilson estate, he is executive producing all ten of August Wilson’s Century Cycle plays. The first was Fences with Viola Davis. Danielle Brooks has other projects lined up that prevent her from being able to do the film adaptation. His son is a writer and director and is also co-adapting the screenplay.

I’m sure you also think Liza Minnelli is a nepobaby too, right?

Can someone explain this to me? My only guess is that Netflix likely just paid a fee to the producers of the broadway revival that allowed it to “recoup”

Call_me_jorge said: "Can someone explain this to me? My only guess is that Netflix likely just paid a fee to the producers of the broadway revival that allowed it to “recoup”"

It could be that, or a tax credit, OR the books were finally reconciled and it was too close to call before everything was closed out. It's an odd announcement, but its producer is very press-forward and wants to be something of a showman. When this happens late in the game on other shows, it's usually not announced.

First look via Vanity Fair

Trailer: https://x.com/netflix/status/1826247420012904465

I didn't spot Michael Potts once in that trailer! And he's the actor I'm most excited to see in this.

C+ from Indiewire

8/10 from Next Best Picture