'Queen & Slim': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about the thriller drama
Following the league of films like 'Bonnie and Clyde' and 'Thelma & Louise', 'Queen & Slim' is the latest offing by Universal Pictures. The movie portrays a powerful love story that soon takes an ugly turn and sheds light on the astounding expense of racism on humanity and the consequences of violence.
Release date
Universal Pictures announced that the movie 'Queen & Slim' is scheduled to be released in North America on November 27, 2019.
Plot
The movie begins just like any other love story with Queen (Daniel Kaluuya) and Slim (Jodi Turner-Smith), two strangers on their first date in Ohio. However, when the couple is pulled over for a routine traffic stop, things go horribly wrong. Provoked by a sudden rage and self-defense, the man accidentally kills the police officer.
The mishap significantly changes the lives of both characters. Aghast at the situation and in an attempt to save themselves, the retail employee and the criminal defense lawyer are forced to go on the run. However, with a viral video of the incident circulating online, the incident creates an enormous amount of agony among people all across the country.
As they go on the unwanted journey, the two discover more about each other and form a deep connection that shapes the rest of their lives. Will the two successfully escape or die in the name of love?
Cast
Daniel Kaluuya
Daniel Kaluuya has been cast as the main lead Slim. The actor gained popularity with his stints in 'Get Out' (2017) and 'Black Panther' (2018). He also played a key role in 'Black Mirror' in the episode 'Fifteen Million Merits'.
Jodie Turner-Smith
Jodie Turner-Smith plays the role of Queen in the film. She only has a few credits to her name, including 'Nightflyers' (2018), 'Lemon' (2017) and 'The Neon Demon' (2016).
Director/Writer
Melina Matsoukas
Director Melina Matsoukas is all set to bring the script written by Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe alive on screen. She has earlier helmed several pop-culture videos, including Beyonce's 'Formation' and the Nike 'Equality' campaign.
Waithe wrote the script based on an original idea by bestselling author James Frey. Her production company, Hillman Grad Productions teamed up with Matsoukas' production company, De La Revolución Films, for the film along with Frey's production company, 3BlackDot. 'Queen & Slim' is financed by Makeready and will be distributed by Universal Pictures worldwide, with eOne handling distribution in select territories including the UK and Canada.
Trailers
The trailer offers a sneak peek into how Queen and Slim's life takes an unwanted twist and leaves them on the run. Wouldn't it be interesting to find out whether they survive and how the viral clip affects the people across the country?
Where to watch
Set to be distributed by Universal Pictures, the movie is scheduled to hit the theatres on November 27, 2019.