John Boyega to Star in Cathy Yan’s ‘The Freshening’ With Ali Wong Producing
thewrap.comJohn Boyega will star in the next film from “Dead Pigs” and “Birds of Prey” director Cathy Yan. The sci-fi romance “The Freshening” comes from FilmNation Entertainment with Ali Wong producing alongside Hyperobject Industries’ Adam McKay and Betsy Koch and Rewild’s Yan and Ash SarohiaThe picture, set to film later this year, is inspired by Rachel Khong’s short story in the Paris Review, which was set in the near future during which tensions over race and gender have reached a violent boiling point.
The official logline for the feature states “In an America of the “freshening” — where everyone is only able to see their own race and gender — Sam and Reese meet on a drug that temporarily reverses its effects.” “We are tremendously excited to have John [Boyega] bring this complex character and story to life,” stated the producers, “and can’t wait to begin filming with this incredible group of likeminded creatives.” “It’s a dream to work with John Boyega, a singular talent whose commitment to his craft and willingness to take risks have delivered such memorable, wide-ranging performances,” added director Yen. “I know he’ll bring incredible depth and nuance to Reese.
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