Indispensable in music, Jay-Z and Beyonce are now looking to establish themselves in the cinema industry

After leaving their mark on music, Jay-Z and Beyonce are determined to do the same in the field of cinema. A few weeks ago, the Queen of RnB offered her audience her Renaissance: A Film of Beyonce, a documentary on her world tour. Today, it’s the rapper’s turn to present Book of Clarence, James Samuel’s new film in which he participated as an executive producer. A natural evolution for the artist who was interviewed on the sidelines of the film’s premiere alongside Lakeith Stanfield, Omar Sy and Benedict Cumberbatch.

“I think that’s part of being creative. You know, it’s about creating things that respond to each other,” he explained to Entertainment Tonight. “Whether it comes through sound or image, if you love to create, you create and it doesn’t matter what channel it goes through. Doesn’t matter. “Regarding Book of ClarenceThe inspiration came primarily from director James Samuel.

From the Wild West to the Old Testament

“It’s James. We’re done The hard they fall With and still have many projects that we are going to work on,” Jay-Z continued. “He is creative and not afraid of anything. We went from the Wild West to the New Testament. »

indeed, Book of Clarence, which takes place in Jerusalem in the year 33 AD, presents itself as a retelling of Old Testament events with blackploitation sauce. A film that will hit French cinemas on March 20.

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