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| Directed by | Nadia Latif |
| Written by | Nadia Latif |
| Based on | The Man In My Basement by Walter Mosley |
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| Cinematography | Ula Pontikos |
| Edited by | Mark Towns |
| Music by | Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe |
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| Distributed by | Hulu |
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| Language | English |
The Man In My Basement is an upcoming thriller film directed and written by Nadia Latif (in her feature directorial debut), and based on the novel of the same name by Walter Mosley. It stars Corey Hawkins, Willem Dafoe and Anna Diop.
Plot
Charles Blakey, an African American man living in Sag Harbor, is stuck in a rut, out of luck, and about to lose his ancestral home when a peculiar white businessman with a European accent offers to rent his basement for the summer.
Cast
- Corey Hawkins as Charles Blakey
- Willem Dafoe as Anniston Bennet
- Anna Diop as Narciss Gully
Production
In March 2022, it was announced that an adaptation of the novel by Walter Mosley titled The Man In My Basement was in development, with Nadia Latif making her directorial debut as well as writing the screenplay. Jonathan Majors had been cast as Charles Blakey and that he would also serve as an executive producer. In August 2022, Willem Dafoe joined the cast of the film portraying Anniston Bennet.
In 2023, following Majors's arrest in March 2023 and subsequent assault allegations, he was fired from the film. In January 2024, Corey Hawkins was cast to replace Majors. In February, Anna Diop joined the cast of the film playing Narciss Gully.
Filming
Principal photography began on January 30, 2024, in Cardiff, Wales.
References
- Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 15, 2022). "Jonathan Majors To Star In Protagonist Pictures Adaptation Of Walter Mosley's 'The Man In My Basement'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- Kroll, Justin (August 4, 2022). "Willem Dafoe Joins Nadia Latif's 'The Man In My Basement'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 18, 2023). "Hollywood's Wariness Of Jonathan Majors Grows: Actor No Longer Starring In 'The Man In My Basement' Movie; Cut From Texas Rangers Ad Campaign". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 29, 2024). "'The Color Purple's Corey Hawkins Sets 'The Man In My Basement' For Disney-ESPN's Andscape". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- Jackson, Angelique (February 6, 2024). "Anna Diop Joins Corey Hawkins, Willem Dafoe in 'The Man in My Basement' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- Calnan, Ellie (January 30, 2024). "'The Man In My Basement' starring Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe filming in Wales". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved January 31, 2024.