Starz is moving forward on an action-drama series called Black Samurai, which is based on the novels of the same name. In brief, it is centered around a black man named Robert Sand, who happens to be an American Army Ranger who is invited to train with a well-respected Japanese martial arts master. However, when both his master and his fellow students are massacred by mercenaries. Sand heads out on a worldwide search for not just revenge but also personal understanding. Summed up, it should come as no surprise to learn that Black Samurai will be a mix of both
Starz Orders “Black Samurai” Drama Starring Common...
Starz Orders “Black Samurai” Drama Starring Common...
- 8/24/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
THR says the Black Samurai reboot being developed by Jerry Bruckheimer and RZA has tapped Common to join their team in resurrecting the franchise. The series is said to be an update of the original novels of the same name and the Blaxploitation film starring Jim Kelly.
For those who may be too young to remember the film, the story follows Army Ranger Robert Sand who's life is transformed when a Japanese master invites him to train as a samurai. Down the road, all of his friends and master are killed and Sand sets out to exact revenge on behalf of his fallen comrades. Starz notes that this updated series will be a mashup of the classic kung-fu genre mixed with the modern spy drama.
Sounds like exciting stuff assuming everything goes well and this show actually goes to series! Are you down to see Common kicking ass as Robert Sand?...
For those who may be too young to remember the film, the story follows Army Ranger Robert Sand who's life is transformed when a Japanese master invites him to train as a samurai. Down the road, all of his friends and master are killed and Sand sets out to exact revenge on behalf of his fallen comrades. Starz notes that this updated series will be a mashup of the classic kung-fu genre mixed with the modern spy drama.
Sounds like exciting stuff assuming everything goes well and this show actually goes to series! Are you down to see Common kicking ass as Robert Sand?...
- 8/23/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Starz announced today that they will be developing an action-drama TV series with the working title “Black samurai” which will star Oscar-winner Common (John Wick 2, Suicide Squad, Selma), in the title role of Robert Sand. Common will also executive produce under his Freedom Road Productions banner. Working alongside this project will be Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA (Kill Bill 1 & 2, American Gangster, “Gang Related”) and Mitchell Diggs will also executive produce for Wu Films. More about the show below.
Based on the Black Samurai novel written by Marc Olden, the series will follow the character of Robert Sand (Common), a highly-trained American Army Ranger whose life is transformed when he meets a legendary Japanese master who invites him to train as a samurai. After his beloved sensei and samurai brothers are killed by mercenaries, Sand is thrust on a worldwide journey of both revenge and self-discovery.
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Based on the Black Samurai novel written by Marc Olden, the series will follow the character of Robert Sand (Common), a highly-trained American Army Ranger whose life is transformed when he meets a legendary Japanese master who invites him to train as a samurai. After his beloved sensei and samurai brothers are killed by mercenaries, Sand is thrust on a worldwide journey of both revenge and self-discovery.
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- 8/22/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Bayne)
- Cinelinx
Common's next project will have him teaming up with rap royalty and a famed Hollywood producer. The musician-turned-actor is set to star in Black Samurai, a live-action series based on the novels by Marc Olden which is currently in development at Starz.
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- 8/22/2017
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Now Marc Olden’s Black Samurai novels and Starz have something in Common: The rapper/actor will star in a new action-drama based on Olden’s books, the cabler announced Tuesday.
The nascent series — tentatively titled Black Samurai — will follow Robert Sand (played by Common), “a highly trained American Army Ranger whose life is transformed when he meets a legendary Japanese master who invites him to train as a samurai,” per the official release. “After his beloved sensei and samurai brothers are killed by mercenaries, Sand is thrust on a worldwide journey of both revenge and self-discovery.”
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The nascent series — tentatively titled Black Samurai — will follow Robert Sand (played by Common), “a highly trained American Army Ranger whose life is transformed when he meets a legendary Japanese master who invites him to train as a samurai,” per the official release. “After his beloved sensei and samurai brothers are killed by mercenaries, Sand is thrust on a worldwide journey of both revenge and self-discovery.”
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- 8/22/2017
- TVLine.com
Starz is developing an adaptation of the “Black Samurai” book series starring Common, with Jerry Bruckheimer and RZA executive producing. The action-drama project from Jerry Bruckheimer Television is based on the “Black Samurai” novels by author Marc Olden and follows Robert Sand (Common), an American Army Ranger who trains as a samurai before finding himself on a journey fueled by revenge. Bruckheimer will executive produce under his Freedom Road Productions banner. Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA and Mitchell Diggs are executive producing for Wu Films. Also Read: Will Feds Seize 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli's $2 Million Wu-Tang Clan CD? Also executive producing are Jonathan Littman,...
- 8/22/2017
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Wrap
Rapper and actor Common ("Hell on Wheels") has joined the cast of "The Black Samurai," a new TV series based on Marc Olden's 1970s book series and the 1977 Jim Kelly-led film adaptation.
Common will play Robert Sand, a man rescued by a Japanese samurai master and trained for seven years. After suffering from vicious racism in the military, and seeing his teacher and fellow samurai killed before his eyes by terrorists, he becomes a killing machine out to destroy the corrupt powers who took the lives of his friends.
RZA and Andre Gaines will executive produce the series which is currently seeking a network. After that, a writer and director will be hired.
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Common will play Robert Sand, a man rescued by a Japanese samurai master and trained for seven years. After suffering from vicious racism in the military, and seeing his teacher and fellow samurai killed before his eyes by terrorists, he becomes a killing machine out to destroy the corrupt powers who took the lives of his friends.
RZA and Andre Gaines will executive produce the series which is currently seeking a network. After that, a writer and director will be hired.
Source: Variety...
- 6/18/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Variety is reporting that actor and musician Common is attached to Black Samurai, a television adaptation of a book series from the 70s. The TV project, currently in development, is based on Marc Olden’s 1974 book series, which inspired the 1977 film of the same name. Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA is attached as an exec producer. “Black Samurai” follows the story of Robert Sand (played by Common) who is rescued by a Japanese samurai master and trained for seven years. After suffering from vicious racism in the military, and seeing his teacher and fellow samurai killed before his eyes by terrorists, Robert Sand becomes a killing machine, out to destroy the corrupt powers who had taken the lives of his friends. “Robert Sand...
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- 6/17/2016
- Screen Anarchy
Variety is reporting that actor and musician Common is attached to Black Samurai, a television adaptation of a book series from the 70s. The TV project, currently in development, is based on Marc Olden’s 1974 book series, which inspired the 1977 film of the same name. Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA is attached as an exec producer. “Black Samurai” follows the story of Robert Sand (played by Common) who is rescued by a Japanese samurai master and trained for seven years. After suffering from vicious racism in the military, and seeing his teacher and fellow samurai killed before his eyes by terrorists, Robert Sand becomes a killing machine, out to destroy the corrupt powers who had taken the lives of his friends. “Robert Sand...
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- 6/17/2016
- Screen Anarchy
Marc Olden’s “Black Samurai” series of novels were written and published between 1974 and 1975. The franchise follows American GI Robert Sand, on leave in Tokyo, who is shot trying to protect an old man from a group of drunk American soldiers. What he… Continue Reading →...
- 6/17/2016
- by Tambay Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
A television adaptation of “Black Samurai” is in the works with Common set to star as Robert Sand, Variety confirms.
Based on Marc Olden’s 1974 book series, the story follows Robert after he is rescued by a Japanese samurai master and trains with him for seven years. After he suffers from racism in the military and his teacher is killed in front of him by terrorists, he sets out to seek revenge on the ones who took the lives of his friends.
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The series will be executive produced by Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, Wu Films’ Mitchell Diggs and Diane Crafford and Andre Gaines with his Cinemation banner.
“Robert Sand is like black Jason Bourne. ‘Black Samurai’ is one of the most unique, timely and fun experiences I’ve ever read, while at the same time tackling some serious subjects around race and diversity,...
Based on Marc Olden’s 1974 book series, the story follows Robert after he is rescued by a Japanese samurai master and trains with him for seven years. After he suffers from racism in the military and his teacher is killed in front of him by terrorists, he sets out to seek revenge on the ones who took the lives of his friends.
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The series will be executive produced by Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, Wu Films’ Mitchell Diggs and Diane Crafford and Andre Gaines with his Cinemation banner.
“Robert Sand is like black Jason Bourne. ‘Black Samurai’ is one of the most unique, timely and fun experiences I’ve ever read, while at the same time tackling some serious subjects around race and diversity,...
- 6/17/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Common just found himself a rather un-common role. The rapper/actor will be playing Robert Sand in the TV version of Black Samurai, this according to Variety. The yet-unsold show is based on the 1974 book of the same title. In 1977, that book became the basis for the movie Black Samurai starring martial arts legend Jim Kelly in the role of Sand. In it, Sand is a secret agent for D.R.A.G.O.N. (Defense Reserve Agency Guardian Of Nations) and he kicks a lot of ass. According to Variety, show producer Andre Gaines described Sand as “like black Jason Bourne.” The program is being executive produced by Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, a well-known fan of the martial arts. The rapper recently produced The Man with the Iron Fists 2 and in 2005, he was Ep on Blood of a Champion. As for what network the show will air on,...
- 6/17/2016
- by David Eckstein
- Hitfix
Hip-hop artist Common is continuing his foray into the acting world as today we’ve learned that he’s signed up for a leading role in Black Samurai. Touted as a potential TV series, the project is still in the early stages of development but has already garnered significant interest. Wu Tang Clan’s RZA is attached as an executive producer, hoping to bring additional clout when the show gets shopped to networks.
As for its content, Black Samurai is said to take inspiration from Marc Olden’s 1974 book series that also served as source material for the 1977 film of the same name. Common will star as Robert Sand, a man “rescued by a Japanese samurai master and trained for seven years. After suffering from vicious racism in the military, and seeing his teacher and fellow samurai killed before his eyes by terrorists, Robert Sand becomes a killing machine, out...
As for its content, Black Samurai is said to take inspiration from Marc Olden’s 1974 book series that also served as source material for the 1977 film of the same name. Common will star as Robert Sand, a man “rescued by a Japanese samurai master and trained for seven years. After suffering from vicious racism in the military, and seeing his teacher and fellow samurai killed before his eyes by terrorists, Robert Sand becomes a killing machine, out...
- 6/17/2016
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
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