Frank Ocean in talks to direct first feature film
Frank Ocean is looking to direct his first feature film, according to the online outlet Discussing Film. Sources say that Ocean is in negotiations with indie distributors A24* and 2AM* to bring the project to fruition. The movie’s plot and title are currently unknown, although the project is being referred to internally as Philly.
Ocean first forayed into filmmaking in 2016 with his visual album Endless, a 46-minute music video he wrote and directed; however, directing his first full-length feature film will present a new level of challenge and intrigue. The recording artist and movie buff has woven many movie references into his music throughout his career. Notably, in his 2016 magazine, Boys Don’t Cry, he included a list of his 100 favorite movies, from the 2006 flick ATL to classics like Dr. Strangelove (1964) and Fight Club (1999).
*Update 2025-01-30:
Although initial reports reference involvement from A24 or 2AM, the film appears to be an independent production.
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