Alvin Ailey biopic in development at Searchlight Pictures, with Barry Jenkins circling to direct

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Alvin Ailey is great subject matter for a biopic, and it would be a great fit forBarry Jenkins (Oscar-winning director of MOONLIGHT and IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK).

While primarily known for his eponymous dance company, Ailey appeared in four Broadway shows and choreographed the one-performance-wonder La Strada.


This interview mostly chronicles Jenkins' work on MUFASA, which looks terrifying, and it's a fun read:

https://www.vulture.com/article/how-and-why-barry-jenkins-made-mufasa-for-disney.html"

This is actually a bit of a shock as this was originally announced in 2019 and then went dormant. Good to know it's alive.