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Photo Series Reimagines Black Actors as Leads in Classic Hollywood Roles

10/21/2022 9:57:00 PM

Carell Augustus has recreated iconic films like ' The Shining' and ' Breakfast at Tiffany' s' with Black actors

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Photographer Carell Augustus has reimagined Black actors as the stars of classic Hollywood movies in a groundbreaking photography series. Carell Augustus has recreated iconic films like 'The Shining' and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' with Black actors. American Psycho, and Garcelle Beauvais in the Addicted to Love” video.Nelan Ellis recreates Johnny Depp’s role in ‘Ed Wood’Garcelle Beauvais recreates Robert Palmer’s iconic music video ‘Addicted to Love’The book’s aim is to create an immersive experience that renews readers’ appreciation of the past while asking questions about representation in media, and inspiring the artists of the future. “I wanted to make an impact with my art as an African-American and reimagine Hollywood history by recreating famous movie scenes and iconic images of Black celebrities and entertainers,” Augustus tellswhen asked about his inspiration for the photo series. Read more:
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CNN News, delivered. Select from our newsletters below and enter your email to subscribe. Read more >> “Black Hollywood is a statement about representation. It’s important to me that Black people, especially Black kids, see themselves in ways that I hadn’t when I was growing up. If you never see yourself somewhere, it’s hard to imagine ever being in that place.” Sam Heughan Details Intense ‘Outlander’ Audition With Caitriona Balfe in New Memoir (EXCLUSIVE)“Outlander” stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have undeniable chemistry in their roles as the series’ romantic leads Jamie and Claire, giving viewers six seasons of passion and romance — even w… Actors Who Took the Longest Break Before Returning to Iconic RolesHere are the actors who after years — or decades! — away, returned to their signature roles: Jamie Lee Curtis Says She's Flattered By Praise From LeBron James: 'My King!'The Los Angeles Lakers forward celebrated the actor's role in 'Halloween Ends.' Ryan Gosling rocks long hair and a beard while filming new movie — see the picsThe actor is filming “The Fall Guy,” based on the 1980s TV series, in Australia. Loved that show! Didn’t just that I shared a last name with the fictional character Howie Munson, not Lee Majors. 🤪 Oh snap I get it!!! The Fall Guy is now coming to big screen!!! Cool:) I watched this show when I was kid!!! as James Bond, Jay Ellis in American Psycho , and Garcelle Beauvais in the Addicted to Love” video.Caitriona Balfe have undeniable chemistry in their roles as the series’ romantic leads Jamie and Claire, giving viewers six seasons of passion and romance — even when they were separated by centuries of time.It’s hard to always predict which movies are going to live on as classics.LeBron James . Nelan Ellis recreates Johnny Depp’s role in ‘Ed Wood’ Garcelle Beauvais recreates Robert Palmer’s iconic music video ‘Addicted to Love’ The book’s aim is to create an immersive experience that renews readers’ appreciation of the past while asking questions about representation in media, and inspiring the artists of the future. “I wanted to make an impact with my art as an African-American and reimagine Hollywood history by recreating famous movie scenes and iconic images of Black celebrities and entertainers,” Augustus tells when asked about his inspiration for the photo series.  Ahead of the show starting production, Heughan explains that “the chemistry had to be just right” between him and whoever took on the role of Jamie’s time-traveling lover. Carrell Augustus (photographed by Sean Andrew Russell) “Over the past ten years, of cultivating this project, I’ve found that it’s not always easy for people to comprehend — and whether they get it or not turns out to have a lot to do with the color of their skin,” Augustus adds. In other cases, a movie sequel or reboot may lie dormant for several years, and when it finally does happen? Those actors prepare to return to a role they haven’t touched in decades. “My white friends asked a ton of questions.  Heughan recounts how he and Balfe were asked by a casting director to perform what would become a famous scene from the series’ first season — a tense exchange between Claire and Jamie that occurs in an episode titled “The Reckoning. Why are you doing this? What’s the point of imitating something that has already been done? Black people, though… they get it. “You flatter me, but the Queen LIKES IT!” Halloween Ends was so GOOD!!!!. They understand the power of seeing someone who looks like you doing something incredible, and being recognized for it,” he continues.” “Despite their enduring love, the two characters can be quite antagonistic in their relationship. This creates the opportunity for the original actors to come back and make a cameo. “ Black Hollywood is not just a book for Black people, it’s a book for all people about Black people. About the dreams we were never told we could achieve. It was intense, physically and emotionally. About the places we were never told we could go. For some performers, one iconic role becomes the gift that keeps on giving. And now, finally, about how we can get there. She was wrapped in my arms and I think we both know that Jamie and Claire had just come into existence together,” Heughan writes. ” Black Hollywood: Reimagining Iconic Movie Moments can be purchased online on .