The adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel will take us to an African fantasy kingdom, where a young woman Zelie must go on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. Zelie and her brother Tzain will join forces with the king’s children Princess Amari and Prince Inan to take a stand against his brutal rule.

Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King), Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give), Damson Idris (Snowfall), and Tosin Cole (Supacell) will lead the young cast of this project, and they’ll be joined by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The supporting cast will include Viola Davis (Fences), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die), and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave).

Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King) will be in charge of directing this project, and she can’t wait to share Adeyemi’s tale with the world.

“I am so honored and excited to bring Tomi’s Children of Blood and Bone and the vibrant world of Orisha to life. Our incredible ensemble reflects the whole of the diaspora. This is where our magic lies,” she said in a statement.

The How to Get Away With Murder is heading to the fictional White House having been cast to portray former First Lady Michelle Obama.

The series will delve into the personal and political lives of first ladies throughout history.

Per the official logline, “In the East Wing of the White House, many of history’s most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America’s charismatic, complex and dynamic First Ladies.”

The first season will focus on Obama, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Betty Ford, however, casting for Roosevelt and Ford has yet to be announced.

The drama is currently in development with a three-script commitment from the network with novelist Aaron Cooley penning the scripts.

The How To Get Away With Murder actress will star opposite Chadwick Boseman in the screen adaptation of Wilson’s award-winning play Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom for Netflix. 

Also on board is Denzel Washington. Davis and Washington have collaborated in the past on a Wilson play titled Fences. The duo first starred in the play’s 2010 revival on Broadway and then went on to star opposite each other in the 2016 feature film.

The story follows Ma Rainey, a blues singer in 1927 Chicago as she records her new album. Then tensions boil over between her, her white agent and producer and the bandmates.

Emmy winner Glynn Turman, Tony, and Olivier nominee Colman Domingo and Michael Potts round out the cast.

George C. Wolfe is set to direct from a script by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. While in Fences he served as director, this time around Washington is set to produce alongside Todd Black and Dany Wolf. Constanza Romero is executive producing and Branford Marsalis has been set as the composer.

The news was announced Wednesday by the streaming giant. 

This exciting project tells the tale of four women who decide to join forces and avenge the deaths of their husbands. Davis portrays Veronica Rawlins, leader of the unlikely band of friends, who share a very special bond. They choose to take fate into their own hands and finish the heist that killed their loved ones.

The riveting plot isn’t the only thing that makes Widows an absolute must-watch. Its star-studded cast is even more impressive, and it consists of more Hollywood big shots than anyone can count. Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki and newcomer Cynthia Erivo will play the eponymous widows. This Oscar darling also stars Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya and Robert Duvall.

Steve McQueen, the director behind the Oscar-winning epic 12 Years a Slave, is helmer of the upcoming film. He co-wrote the script with Gillian Flynn, bestselling author of Gone Girl. You’ll have to wait for a few more months to see what these two creative masterminds came up with since Widows won’t premiere until November 16.

The young star already has an impressive list of credits, the last of which was the Oscar-nominated film I Tonya where Grace played the young Tonya Harding. The busy actress’s long list of credits includes Fox Searchlight’s Gifted, Amityville: The Awakening as well as ABC’s Designated Survivor and Netflix’s Fuller House.

Grace will play a lead role opposite Viola Davis in the pic directed by Bert & Bertie. The script is penned by Luby Alibar, however, plot details have yet to be released. 

It was also recently confirmed that Grace will take part in the Disney/Marvel’s highly anticipated Captain Marvel starring Brie Larson.

The adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel will take us to an African fantasy kingdom, where a young woman Zelie must go on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. Zelie and her brother Tzain will join forces with the king’s children Princess Amari and Prince Inan to take a stand against his brutal rule.

Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King), Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give), Damson Idris (Snowfall), and Tosin Cole (Supacell) will lead the young cast of this project, and they’ll be joined by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The supporting cast will include Viola Davis (Fences), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die), and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave).

Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King) will be in charge of directing this project, and she can’t wait to share Adeyemi’s tale with the world.

“I am so honored and excited to bring Tomi’s Children of Blood and Bone and the vibrant world of Orisha to life. Our incredible ensemble reflects the whole of the diaspora. This is where our magic lies,” she said in a statement.

The How to Get Away With Murder is heading to the fictional White House having been cast to portray former First Lady Michelle Obama.

The series will delve into the personal and political lives of first ladies throughout history.

Per the official logline, “In the East Wing of the White House, many of history’s most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America’s charismatic, complex and dynamic First Ladies.”

The first season will focus on Obama, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Betty Ford, however, casting for Roosevelt and Ford has yet to be announced.

The drama is currently in development with a three-script commitment from the network with novelist Aaron Cooley penning the scripts.

The How To Get Away With Murder actress will star opposite Chadwick Boseman in the screen adaptation of Wilson’s award-winning play Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom for Netflix. 

Also on board is Denzel Washington. Davis and Washington have collaborated in the past on a Wilson play titled Fences. The duo first starred in the play’s 2010 revival on Broadway and then went on to star opposite each other in the 2016 feature film.

The story follows Ma Rainey, a blues singer in 1927 Chicago as she records her new album. Then tensions boil over between her, her white agent and producer and the bandmates.

Emmy winner Glynn Turman, Tony, and Olivier nominee Colman Domingo and Michael Potts round out the cast.

George C. Wolfe is set to direct from a script by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. While in Fences he served as director, this time around Washington is set to produce alongside Todd Black and Dany Wolf. Constanza Romero is executive producing and Branford Marsalis has been set as the composer.

The news was announced Wednesday by the streaming giant. 

This exciting project tells the tale of four women who decide to join forces and avenge the deaths of their husbands. Davis portrays Veronica Rawlins, leader of the unlikely band of friends, who share a very special bond. They choose to take fate into their own hands and finish the heist that killed their loved ones.

The riveting plot isn’t the only thing that makes Widows an absolute must-watch. Its star-studded cast is even more impressive, and it consists of more Hollywood big shots than anyone can count. Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki and newcomer Cynthia Erivo will play the eponymous widows. This Oscar darling also stars Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya and Robert Duvall.

Steve McQueen, the director behind the Oscar-winning epic 12 Years a Slave, is helmer of the upcoming film. He co-wrote the script with Gillian Flynn, bestselling author of Gone Girl. You’ll have to wait for a few more months to see what these two creative masterminds came up with since Widows won’t premiere until November 16.

The young star already has an impressive list of credits, the last of which was the Oscar-nominated film I Tonya where Grace played the young Tonya Harding. The busy actress’s long list of credits includes Fox Searchlight’s Gifted, Amityville: The Awakening as well as ABC’s Designated Survivor and Netflix’s Fuller House.

Grace will play a lead role opposite Viola Davis in the pic directed by Bert & Bertie. The script is penned by Luby Alibar, however, plot details have yet to be released. 

It was also recently confirmed that Grace will take part in the Disney/Marvel’s highly anticipated Captain Marvel starring Brie Larson.