Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to a new project directed by Blitz Bazawule, known for 'The Color Purple,' focusing on the story of Yasuke, the first Black samurai. The film, tentatively titled 'Black Samurai,' is being developed under Bazawule's Inward Gaze banner. Bazawule, who will also write and produce the movie, aims to bring the legendary African warrior's tale to the big screen, promising a narrative with elements reminiscent of '300' and 'Mad Max.' This acquisition was exclusively reported.
Warner Bros. Acquires ‘The Color Purple’ Director Blitz Bazawule’s Next Film ‘Black Samurai’ https://t.co/FeWI43wyPS
A project on 'YASUKE' the first Black Samurai is in development at Warner Bros 'THE COLOR PURPLE' director Blitz Bazawule will direct (via: @TheInSneider // @Variety) https://t.co/WySpR63X0I
A movie about the first black samurai, 'Yasuke,' is reportedly in development at Warner Bros. via @TheInSneider / Variety https://t.co/hQw1wCFEDt
WB has landed Blitz Bazawule’s (The Color Purple) next project which follows the legendary Yasuke, an African warrior who became the first Black samurai. The film reportedly invokes shades of ‘300’ and ‘Max Max.’ https://t.co/ugx6kmmGfm
Warner Bros is developing a project on Yasuke — the first Black samurai ⚔️ Blitz Bazawule will direct https://t.co/zDmYd96j7m
Warner Bros. is getting back in business with The Color Purple director Blitz Bazawule as the studio has landed the rights to a tentatively titled ‘Black Samurai’ movie with Bazawule directing. Bazawule wrote and will produce under his Inward Gaze banner https://t.co/GpiCRnklvL
Warner Bros. Lands ‘Black Samurai’ Movie From ‘The Color Purple’ Director Blitz Bazawule (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/4vlMBAhlMA via @variety @angelique814
Warner Bros. has landed “The Color Purple” director Blitz Bazawule’s next project, which takes on the legendary Yasuke, an African warrior who became the first Black samurai. Get the details here: https://t.co/nM0yOb8p1K https://t.co/DAnP2Q1Lwp
Warner Bros. Lands 'Black Samurai' Movie From 'The Color Purple' Director Blitz Bazawule (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/mcbJ8iwBUZ
EXCLUSIVE: THE COLOR PURPLE director @BlitzAmbassador shopping movie about African samurai YASUKE... https://t.co/a2BSPOMQkZ