Michael Kenneth Williams Boards 12 Years a Slave
The film is based on the autobiography of Solomon Northrup, who was kidnapped in Washington DC and wrongfully enslaved after being born a free man. The film follows him as he works on a Louisiana cotton plantation until his rescue 12 years later.
Michael K. Williams is playing Robert, a mutinous slave.
The actor has also been seen on HBO's Boardwalk Empire and The Wire.
The project began production 2 weeks ago in New Orleans.
12 Years a Slave comes to theaters December 27th, 2013 and stars Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Fassbender, Paul Giamatti, Scoot McNairy, Paul Dano, Marcus Lyle Brown, Sarah Paulson. The film is directed by Steve McQueen.
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ZanyZap
@moviewiz001 It's okay, they're the same person.
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MovieWiz001
When I pressed Steve McQueen's name at the first sentence, it took me to the old actor Steve.
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thedude-abides
I've said since March, this is my most anticipated film of 2013
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slysnide
Glad to see MKW getting bigger roles. He deserves it. His talent shouldn't just be restricted to TV.
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skywise
@cripple took the words right out of my mouth
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Cripple
God-damn this cast is beautiful.
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