"The Book of Clarence" isn't a faith-centric film despite its setting (via Variety). However, that's not to say that the movie won't approach the concept, though the angle is different than you might expect. The main character of the film is the titular Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield, who also starred in "The Harder They Fall"), a regular guy who sees Jesus' fame as a business opportunity. As the trailer makes clear, Jeymes Samuel draws inspiration from classic epic films, and "The Book of Clarence" boasts a massive all-star cast that fits this idea. From Alfre Woodard, "Lupin" star Omar Sy, and Anna Diop of "Titans" fame to Benedict Cumberbatch, James McAvoy, and David Ayelowo, the movie has acting talent to spare.
The trailer for "The Book of Clarence" shows that the vision that made Samuel's feature debut so great is very much intact, and it will be interesting to see how the filmmaker approaches its subject matter.
"The Book of Clarence" is set to premiere on January 12, 2024.
