Set in Pittsburgh's Hill District in 1936, The Piano Lesson follows a brother and sister who are embroiled in a battle over a family heirloom piano carved with the faces of their ancestors. The recent Broadway revival opened October 13 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre under the direction of Tony nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson. The Piano Lesson will also be Malcolm Washington's debut as a director. Washington's brother Malcom Washington has adapted the play with Virgil Williams ( Mudbound) for his screenwriting debut. Also announced for the film are Danielle Deadwyler ( Till) and Corey Hawkins ( Topdog/Underdog). Joining them in the film from the Broadway production are Ray Fisher ( Rebel Moon) and Michael Potts ( Jitney). Jackson ( The Mountaintop) attached to the Netflix production. The pair will reprise their roles the recent Broadway revival, with Washington starring as Boy Willie opposite Jackson as Doaker Charles. August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play The Piano Lessonis being adapted for the screen with John David Washington ( BlacKkKlansman) and Samuel L.
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