Sergio Mims: The Wrap: Searchlight Pictures in development on film about Chevalier de Saint-Georges

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 Sergio A. Mims writes:

Searchlight Pictures has announced that a feature film is currently in development about the life of the composer Chevalier de Saint-Georges

"HBO's “Watchmen” executive producer Stephen Williams is set to direct the biopic “Chevalier de Saint-Georges” about the life of an 18th-century French composer who history has dubbed “Black Mozart,” based on an original idea from writer Stefani Robinson. The project will be set up at Searchlight Pictures"

The Wrap 

June 30, 2020

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‘Watchmen’ Producer Stephen Williams and ‘Atlanta’ Writer Stefani Robinson Team on ‘Black Mozart’ Biopic at Searchlight

“Watchmen” executive producer Stephen Williams is set to direct the biopic “Chevalier de Saint-Georges” about the life of an 18th-century French composer who history has dubbed “Black Mozart,” based on an original idea from writer Stefani Robinson. The project will be set up at Searchlight Pictures, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.