The Man In My Basement Explained

Director:Nadia Latif
Music:Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Cinematography:Ula Pontikos
Editing:Mark Towns
Distributor:Hulu
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.

Cast

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.[1] In August 2022, Willem Dafoe joined the cast of the film portraying Anniston Bennet.[2]

In 2023, following Majors's arrest in March 2023 and subsequent assault allegations, he was fired from the film.[3] In January 2024, Corey Hawkins was cast to replace Majors.[4] In February, Anna Diop joined the cast of the film playing Narciss Gully.[5]

Filming

Principal photography began on January 30, 2024, in Cardiff, Wales.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jonathan Majors To Star In Protagonist Pictures Adaptation Of Walter Mosley’s ‘The Man In My Basement’ . . Mike Jr. . Fleming . March 15, 2022 . January 31, 2024.
  2. Web site: Willem Dafoe Joins Nadia Latif’s ‘The Man In My Basement’ . . Justin . Kroll . August 4, 2022 . January 31, 2024.
  3. Web site: Hollywood’s Wariness Of Jonathan Majors Grows: Actor No Longer Starring In ‘The Man In My Basement’ Movie; Cut From Texas Rangers Ad Campaign . . Anthony . D'Alessandro . April 18, 2023 . January 31, 2024.
  4. Web site: ‘The Color Purple’s Corey Hawkins Sets ‘The Man In My Basement’ For Disney-ESPN’s Andscape . . Anthony . D'Alessandro . January 29, 2024 . January 31, 2024.
  5. Web site: Anna Diop Joins Corey Hawkins, Willem Dafoe in ‘The Man in My Basement’ (EXCLUSIVE) . . Angelique . Jackson . February 6, 2024 . February 6, 2024.
  6. Web site: ‘The Man In My Basement’ starring Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe filming in Wales . . Ellie . Calnan . January 30, 2024 . January 31, 2024.

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