The Bard (film)
| The Bard | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kevin Willmott |
| Written by | Kevin Willmott E. Paul Edwards |
| Produced by | Kim Zubick Lauren Vilchik Roland Waddell Ksana Golod Paul Edwards |
| Starring | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Bard is an upcoming historical drama film written by Kevin Willmott and E. Paul Edwards, directed by Willmott and starring David Gyasi.[1] The film is based on the life of George Moses Horton.[2]
Cast
- David Gyasi as George Moses Horton[1]
- Julia Schlaepfer
- Michael McElhatton
- David Strathairn
- Joseph Lee Anderson
- Jay R. Ferguson
- Adina Porter
- Dylan Arnold
Production
In August 2025, it was announced that Gyasi was cast as Horton, with filming then occurring in North Carolina.[1] Later that same month, it was announced that other actors, including Strathairn, were added to the cast.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Ritman, Alex (August 18, 2025). "'The Diplomat' Star David Gyasi to Play Enslaved Man and Celebrated Poet George Moses Horton in 'The Bard' From Kevin Willmott (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ Franks, Manning (August 27, 2025). "North Carolina's film industry shines with 'The Bard' as local artists take spotlight". WFMY-TV. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (August 25, 2025). "Julia Schlaepfer, Michael McElhatton and David Straithairn Join 'The Bard' as Kevin Willmott's Drama About Enslaved Poet George Moses Horton Rounds Out Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 28, 2025.