Actor, writer, producer Bill Duke stars in the highly anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures crime drama No Sudden Move with Don Cheadle, and Benicio del Toro, streaming on HBO Max July 1. The world premiere and red-carpet event of the crowd-pleaser will take place June 18 at the Tribecca Film Festival in New York, two weeks ahead of its streaming release date.
Directed by Oscar-winner Steven Soderbergh, and written by Ed Solomon, Duke plays OG Original Gangster) with a star-studded ensemble. Rounding out this cast of stellar actors is Ray Liotta, Jon Hamm, Brendan Fraser, David Harbour, Amy Seimetz, Kieran Culkin, Noah Jupe, Craig muMs Grant, Julia Fox, and Frankie Shaw.
In this gritty story which takes place in 1954 racially charged Detroit, a group of small-time criminals who are hired under mysterious circumstances to steal what they think is a simple document, foul up their master plan, which leads them on a search to find out who hired them and for what purpose in the midst of a segregated, racially tense, urban backdrop.
Bill Duke, an accomplished film writer, director, and producer said (about his role in this crime thriller), “I’m a OG in charge of it all and I know where all my enemies’ children go to school.”
As No Sudden Move excites audiences worldwide, Duke’s own company, Duke Media Entertainment will launch the YOUNITE Network which strives to provide inspirational, educational, and entertaining stories of individuals and organizations speaking purpose, hope, and uniting hearts around the world every day. Sneak previews of the inspiring and celebrity-filled content will be posted on social media.
The multi-talented Duke is also an accomplished writer and poet. He is the author of two books, The Works of The Invisible Man, a collection of eclectic prose, and The Journey, a coming-of-age story, that addresses issues and challenges relevant such as self-image, acceptance, bullying, tolerance, equality, and more.