Everything We Know About Rustin, the Upcoming Drama Film on Netflix
Netflix subscribers can look forward to the upcoming drama film, Rustin. The film has been creating a buzz among movie enthusiasts, and we’ve gathered all the information we know so far about this highly anticipated film.
Tony Award-winning director George C. Wolfe was at the helm of Rustin, and it was co-written by Julian Breece and Milk’s Dustin Lance Black. Wolfe is well-known for his work on Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, while Black has worked on popular shows like MTV’s Faking It and Big Love. Breece, on the other hand, has written two episodes of the Netflix series When They See Us.
Rustin was produced by Higher Ground Productions, a production company owned by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. The film is part of the Obamas’ deal with Netflix to produce scripted and unscripted films and television series.
To recap, Rustin is a drama film that features a star-studded cast, talented writers, and a renowned director. With the backing of the Obamas’ production company, the film promises to be a compelling and thought-provoking cinematic experience. Stay tuned for more updates on Rustin!
Rustin Release Date
After much anticipation, Rustin finally has a confirmed release date! Starting on November 3rd, 2023, the drama movie will have a limited theatrical release, followed by its release on Netflix on Friday, November 17th, 2023. At 12:00 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET, viewers can expect to stream the movie on the platform. Interestingly, this release date coincides with the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Originally, Rustin was slated to come out in 2022, but Netflix decided to postpone the release until the following year for reasons that remain unknown.
Rustin Cast
We’re in for a treat with this cast lineup! A plethora of talented and recognizable actors have been brought together, and we can’t wait to see what they bring to the table. Expectations are high for some truly exceptional performances.
Here’s the complete cast list via Deadline below:
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Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin
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Chris Rock as Roy Wilkins
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Glynn Turman as A. Philip Randolph
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Audra McDonald as Ella Baker
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Aml Ameen as Martin Luther King Jr.
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Gus Halper as Tom
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Johnny Ramey as Elias
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CCH Pounder as Dr. Anna Hedgeman
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Michael Potts as Cleveland Robinson
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Carra Patterson as Coretta Scott King
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Adrienne Warren as Claudia Taylor
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Bill Irwin as A.J. Muste
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Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Mahalia Jackson
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Jeffrey Wright as Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
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Lilli Kay as Rachelle
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Jordan-Amanda Hall as Charlene
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Jakeem Dante Powell as Norm
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Ayana Workman as Eleanor
There are individuals whose characters are currently unknown, but they will undoubtedly be revealed in due time.
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Jamilah Nadege Rosemond
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Jules Latimer
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Maxwell Whittington-Cooper
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Frank Harts
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Kevin Mambo
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Grantham Coleman
Rustin Plot
Here’s the official synopsis via Netflix Media Center:
The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never apologized for who he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. He made history, and in turn, he was forgotten. Directed by DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe and starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo, Rustin shines a long overdue spotlight on the extraordinary man who, alongside giants like the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and Ella Baker, dared to imagine a different world, and inspired a movement in a march toward freedom.
Is there a Rustin Trailer?
Regrettably, a trailer for the mentioned show is currently unavailable. However, rest assured that we will promptly disseminate it to you as soon as it becomes available, which is likely to be in October. Netflix typically launches a preview for their shows or movies one month prior to their release date.