One Spoon of Chocolate is an upcoming American drama film written, produced and directed by RZA. It stars Shameik Moore, Paris Jackson, RJ Cyler, Harry Goodwins, Johnell Young, Michael Harney, Rockmond Dunbar, E'myri Crutchfield, Blair Underwood, Jason Isbell, Isaiah Hill (in his feature film debut), and James Lee Thomas.
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Directed by | RZA |
Written by | RZA |
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Cinematography | Brandon Cox |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
edit"An ex-military convict leaves for a small town, where he ends up finding love and more trouble that he can handle."[1]
Cast
edit- Shameik Moore
- Paris Jackson
- RJ Cyler
- Harry Goodwins
- Johnell Young
- Michael Harney
- Rockmond Dunbar
- E'myri Crutchfield
- Blair Underwood
- Jason Isbell
- Isaiah Hill
- James Lee Thomas
- Jason Vendryes
Production
editIn October 2012, in an interview with The New York Times, RZA revealed that he was working on his next feature film, titled One Spoon of Chocolate, which was described as a period piece set between the 1960s and 1970s.[2]
In late April 2024, Shameik Moore, Paris Jackson, RJ Cyler, Harry Goodwins, Johnell Young, Michael Harney, Rockmond Dunbar, E'myri Crutchfield, and Blair Underwood joined the cast of the film.[3] In May, Jason Isbell, Isaiah Hill, and James Lee Thomas joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[1]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in April 2024, in Atlanta, and wrapped in July.[3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b Complex, Valerie (May 14, 2024). "Jason Isbell Boards RZA Action Film 'One Spoon of Chocolate'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Itzkoff, Dave (October 17, 2012). "For RZA, Hip-Hop Was Just a Prelude to Kung Fu". The New York Times. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Vlessing, Etan (April 23, 2024). "Shameik Moore, Paris Jackson Board 'One Spoon of Chocolate' Drama (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "Now Filming in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. May 18, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "What's Filming in Georgia in July 2024". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.