The movie is directed by Dan Pritzker from a script he wrote four years ago. Some of this movie was shot back in 2010. As a result of this time delay and due to schedule conflicts, the role of Buddy Bolden has been recast. Gary Carr (of Downtown Abbey fame) will now take over from Anthony Mackie. Ian McShane has been cast as Judge Perry, Bolden’s nemesis.
Jon Cornick and Michele Tayler will produce this movie, with Leonard Loventhal, Ed Arrendell and Wynton Marsalis are listed as executive producers. Wynton Marsalis will also compose and perform music in this new movie.
Source: Variety - Ian McShane, ‘True Blood’ Actor Nelsan Ellis Join Jazz Biopic ‘Bolden’
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