Judas and Black Messiah star Dominique Fishback will appear alongside former actor Samuel L Jackson in the upcoming Apple series Last Days of Ptolemy Gray.
The project is based on a acclaimed novel with the same title from author Walter Mosley, who is on board to paint the screen change.
The six-part series will feature Jackson as the title of Ptolemy Gray, a 91-year-old man who has been forgotten by his family, by his friends, even himself.
“On the verge of sinking even deeper into solitary dementia, Ptolemy undergoes a seismic movement when he is given the tremendous opportunity to regain his memories, and he uses this valuable ethics to find a solution on the death of his nephew and dealing with the past. ”According to the official line.
Fishback, who is currently gaining a reputation for her performance in Judas Warner Bros. and the Black Messiah, will document the role of Robyn, a family friend who helps Ptolemy.
Filmmaker Ramin Bahrani, who recently directed the acclaimed Netflix drama The White Tiger, is also on board the project.
He directs and produces the limited edition, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Jackson and Mosley will both represent the series, along with David Levine and Eli Selden of Anonymous Content and Diane Houslin. Apple Studios is the producer.