Billy Porter lands a major dramatic role playing a beloved gay icon
James Baldwin: A Biography.Porter has long been a fan of Baldwin’s. In a statement, the Pose and Broadway actor and singer said, “As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness, I find myself, like James Baldwin said, ‘in a rage all the time.’ I am because James was.
I stand on James Baldwin’s shoulders, and I intend to expand his legacy for generations to come.”Porter has won Emmy, Grammy and Tony awards.
He’s an Oscar shy of EGOT status.Porter’s Incognegro Productions will co-produce the Baldwin biopic along with Allen Media Group.It’s not known yet when shooting will commence.A legendary meeting on the red carpet in Los Angeles last night.
Porter gave a moving speech about his career and journey to fame.James Baldwin was born in 1924 in Harlem, New York City. He died of stomach cancer in 1987, aged 63, in France.
