Press Release USHE Press Release: The American Society of Magical Negroes (Digital) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

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​ ​ GET LOST IN THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THIS YEAR’S SHARPEST SATIRICAL COMEDY FILM STARRING JUSTICE SMITH & DAVID ALAN GRIER ON DIGITAL TO OWN OR RENT FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME​ ​

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​ “A wicked good time.” -Variety OWN OR RENT ON DIGITAL TUESDAY, APRIL 2 THE ONLY WAY TO WATCH AT HOME WHILE STILL IN THEATERS FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

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​ Universal City, California, April 1, 2024 – Justice Smith and David Alan Grier invite you to explore the secret magical society in Focus Features’ compelling and hilarious satire, THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, April 2, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The is directed, written and produced by Kobi Libii (“Madam Secretary”, “Alpha House”) and stars Justice Smith (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu), David Alan Grier (The Color Purple, “Joe Pickett”), An-Li Bogan (After Yang, “The Unsettling”), Drew Tarver (“The Other Two”, “Bless the Harts”), Michaela Watkins (You Hurt My Feelings, “Search Party”), Rupert Friend (Asteroid City, “Anatomy of a Scandal”), and Nicole Byer (“Grand Crew”, “Rugrats”). THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier. For more information on THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES please visit: FILMMAKERS: Cast: Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend, and Nicole Byer Casting By: Jeanne McCarthy, CSA and Nicole Abellera Hallman, CSA Music By: Michael Abels Costume Designer: Derica Cole Washington Editor: Brian Olds Production Designer: Laura Fox Director Of Photography: Doug Emmett Executive Producer: Mike Upton, Oren Moverman, Leonid Lebedev Produced By: Julia Lebedev p.g.a., and Eddie Vaisman p.g.a., Angel Lopez p.g.a., and Kobi Libii, p.g.a. Written & Directed By: Kobi Libii