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Colin Kaepernick’s new series is touching down onNetflixthis fall.
The streaming service shared their first look atColin in Black & Whiteon Thursday and announced that the six-episode limited series will debut on Oct. 29.
Along with the premiere date news, Netflix also shared several images of the young stars bringing the athlete and activist’s story to life, which includesJaden Michael, who will embody the former NFL star as a 17-year-old athlete.
Fans also got their first glimpse ofNick OffermanandMary Louise Parkerin character as his parents, Rick and Teresa Kaepernick.
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“I’m excited to share this first peek into a project I co-created with the incomparable Ava DuVernay over the past couple of years,” Kaepernick said in a press release Thursday. “I look forward to the world meeting the incredible Jaden Michael, a young actor who plays me during my high school years, just a kid growing up in Turlock, California who wanted to play ball.”
Kaepernick will also narrate the series, “guiding viewers through a robust and colorfully presented array of historical and contemporary contextual moments,” per Netflix.
Netflix first announcedColin in Black & Whitelast June, and the streamer has been teasing updates and casting news about the series ever since.
“Too often we see race and Black stories portrayed through a white lens,” Kaepernick said in a press release at the time. “We seek to give new perspective to the differing realities that Black people face. We explore the racial conflicts I faced as an adopted Black man in a white community, during my high school years. It’s an honor to bring these stories to life in collaboration with Ava for the world to see.”
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In a statement released in June 2020, DuVernay praised Kaepernick for his activism and shared her excitement about getting to tell his story with their new series.
“With his act of protest, Colin Kaepernick ignited a national conversation about race and justice with far-reaching consequences for football, culture and for him, personally,” she said. “Colin’s story has much to say about identity, sports and the enduring spirit of protest and resilience. I couldn’t be happier than to tell this story with the team at Netflix.”
source: people.com
