When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works.
“When he passed in September, we were very deeply working to finish the film.
I would go into work and it was impossible to work on this movie without thinking of him.
“As the director of the film, I am the steward of the story.
I just began to hear his voice in my head…
I wanted to translate that into a moviegoing experience.”
But it wasn’t just Barry Jenkins who was keen to pay tribute.
“I wanted to honor and serve the great James Earl Jones in my portrayal,” Pierre says.
I’ve said many times before, he’s a hero of mine.
He’s one of my greatest inspirations.
It doesn’t get any better than the great James Earl Jones.”
For more, check out our guide tonew Disney moviesandmovie release dates.
