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Saban Films has taken North American rights to Will Forbes\u2019 directorial debut, John Henry starring Terry Crews and Ludacris with an eye on a Q1 2020 theatrical release.<\/p>\nSaban Films has taken North American rights to Will Forbes\u2019 directorial debut, John Henry starring Terry Crews and Ludacris with an eye on a Q1 2020 theatrical release.<\/p>\n
Pic is a modern adaption of the African-American folk hero of the same name, and follows Henry (Crews) after he abandons a crime-riddled life for a peaceful one in Los Angeles. But when he crosses paths with two immigrant kids who are running from the leader of his former gang, he\u2019s forced to confront the violence of his past life in hopes of saving them.<\/p>\n
Forbes and Doug Skinner wrote the screenplay. Defiant Studios\u2019 Eric B. Fleischman, Kodiak Pictures\u2019 Maurice Fadida and Automatik\u2019s Brian Kavanaugh-Jones produce.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe tale of John Henry is classic and legendary for many,\u201d said Saban Films\u2019 Bill Bromiley in a statement. \u201cTerry and Ludacris\u2019 performances are particularly inspiring, and we are delighted to share this contemporary telling with our audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal for Saban Films along with UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers. Crews and Ludacris are executive producers along with Matthew Antoun and Mark Strome on behalf of iWood Studios, and DJ Quik.<\/p>\n
Ludacris is repped by Ebony Son, managers Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon and attorney Darrell Miller at Fox Rothschild.<\/p>\n
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