What's the secret to pulling off an authentic scene? According to Oscar-nominee LaKeith Stanfield and his The Book of Clarence co-star, RJ Cyler, it's leaning into the happy accidents that pop up along the way. Pair this duo with writer-director Jeymes Samuel, whose on-set philosophy is to let the cameras roll uninterrupted, and you've got a working environment where artists can flourish and successfully deliver a one-of-a-kind biblical epic.
Starring Stanfield, Cyler, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard, Teyana Taylor, Benedict Cumberbatch, and James McAvoy, The Book of Clarence tells the story of the twin brother of Apostle Thomas, Clarence, who observes the heralded messiah, Jesus Christ (Nicholas Pinnock), and his apostles from the outside looking in. But, Clarence has big aspirations, so when Jesus rolls through performing miracles, he believes he can capitalize on this business model with his own apostles in tow.
With The Book of Clarence in theaters, Collider's Perri Nemiroff got the chance to talk with Stanfield and Cyler about reuniting with Samuel after his feature directorial debut, The Harder They Fall. Check out the full interview in the video above, or you can read the transcript below to find out what makes Samuel's approach to filmmaking unique, what the two learned from each other as scene partners, and more.
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