Based on the award-winning play of the same name, and directed by Regina King, One Night In Miami... is a fictional account inspired by the historic night these four formidable figures spent together.
Leslie Odom Jr. is a GRAMMY and Tony award-winner but it was his work in the Nationwide commercials that landed him his role as Sam Cooke in 'One Night In Miami.'
BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to speak to Ashworth about his experience working with Odom to create the song for Regina King's film adaptation of Kemp Powers' play. Both songwriters feel that “Speak Now” is as timely and culturally relevant in 2021 as it was in 1964 – the year that the meeting between Cassius Clay, Jim Brown, Sam Cooke, and Malcolm X took place.
The characters in “One Night in Miami” discuss using their fame and their voices to make a difference, something King tells Miller, co-host of CBS THIS MORNING: Saturday, that she thought a lot about after the killing of George Floyd. So much so, she wanted to get the film out as quickly as possible.
Leslie Odom Jr. shares some of his favorite Sam Cooke songs that have inspired him throughout his life and while taking on the role of Sam in the film, One Night In Miami.
Regina King shares her experience hosting SNL, explains the timely relevance of her film One Night in Miami and gushes over watching old Golden Girls episodes during quarantine.
The actors in the film, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge and Kingsley Ben-Adir, take the audience “Behind the Scene” in this once-in-a-lifetime convergence of legends in which Malcolm X, Cassius Clay, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown all meet over the course of an evening together to debate and celebrate what it means to be Black in America.
In an interview with Mr Porter, 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr. spoke to journalist Martha Hayes about the relevancy of his film 'One Night in Miami,' being typecast in the theatre and film industry, and some of the most incredible guests who came to see 'Hamilton' during his run as Aaron Burr.
There's a baby on the way! Leslie Odom, Jr. celebrates his wife's pregnancy (their baby boy is due in March!), and Kelly pitches him a potential baby name. Plus, Leslie shares his excitement over playing Sam Cooke in the Amazon Prime film 'One Night in Miami.'
The Palm Springs International Film Awards today announced that Leslie Odom, Jr. is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actor for One Night in Miami.
Watch as Richard chats with Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr., who stars as Sam Cooke in Kemp Powers' new big screen adaptation of One Night in Miami. The film is now available to stream on Prime Video.
Watch as Richard chats with playwright Kemp Powers, who just adapted his play One Night in Miami for the screen. The film is now available to stream on Prime Video.
James Corden welcomes Regina King to the studio, and she admits she's very excited to be out of the house before the two recap Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's inauguration. James asks Regina about her recent birthday and learns it was sadly spent working in quarantine. And the two talk about Regina's path to directing her first feature film, 'One Night In Miami.'
Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. has released the music video for his latest single, 'Speak Now.' The song appears in the recently released film adaptation of 'One Night in Miami,' starring Odom Jr. as the legendary singer Sam Cooke.
Actors Leslie Odom Jr., Kingsley Ben-Adir and Eli Goree joined SiriusXM Urban View’s “The Karen Hunter Show” and spoke with host Karen Hunter about co-starring in 'One Night in Miami,' a fictional account of a night between Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown. The cast also talks about the state of America with Karen.
Aldis talks about playing Jim Brown in One Night in Miami, working with Regina King, being cast as Hawkman in the new DC Black Adam movie, receiving a call from Dwayne The Rock Johnson, and sharing the good news with his family.
Regina talks about the angry Trump mob storming the Capitol building in Washington D.C. today, growing vegetables during quarantine after being inspired by Anthony Anderson, directing her new film One Night in Miami, Cassius Clay, Jim Brown, Sam Cooke & Malcom X, and meeting Tupac and becoming friends when they were in Poetic Justice together.