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African History Y's future remains uncertain without a studio commitment, despite Djimon Hounsou's attachment. Djimon Hounsou is currently the only known cast member of the anticipated project, reflecting a shared creative vision. Tony Kaye's secretive project hints at a narrative of tragedy and redemption, mirroring the challenges of American History X.

Kaye announced African History Y in 2020, but there have been few updates since. Tony Kaye, an iconic figure in the realm of film direction, is best known for his work on American History X, a 1998 film that left an indelible mark on the landscape of American cinema. His directorial prowess and unconventional methods have cemented his reputation as a filmmaker willing to push boundaries and confront challenging themes head-on. Kaye's career, while celebrated, has been punctuated by his well-documented clashes with studios and collaborators, which have, in turn, shaped his journey in the film industry.

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Exclusive: Travis Fimmel will join Marisa Tomei, Paul Walter Hauser and Stephan James in Robert Budreau’s upcoming drama Delia’s Gone.

Written and directed by Budreau and based on Michael Hamblin’s short story Caged Bird Sing, the film follows a convicted man (James) on the spectrum who escapes his care home and embarks on a journey of violence and redemption to learn the truth about his sister, Delia (Tomei). Fimmel, who currently stars in HBO’s just-renewed Raised by Wolves, will play Delia’s brother.

The pic is produced by JoBro Productions and Lumanity Productions in association with Productivity Media, eOne and Vigilante Productions, with Moryto Pictures and Ontario Creates. Executive producers are James, Daniel Bauer, Patrick Roy, Anne-Claire Villeneuve, William Santor, Andrew Chang-Sang, John Hills, Alastair Burlingham, Gary Raskin, Adam Moryto, Mark Gingras, John Laing, Andrew Bronfman and Jason Jallet. DeForrest Taylor is co-executive producer.

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“American History X” filmmaker Tony Kaye hasn’t directed a feature film since 2011’s “Detachment” starring Adrien Brody, but he’s back with “African History Y” and Djimon Hounsou will star.

In a statement provided to Deadline, Kaye said: “Djimon and I met just after I did ‘American History X.’ It was a cathartic meeting, and I knew immediately that he was an actor that I had to work with. The material had to be right, and thank God, now we have a project to work together on. The color cameras inside my head are ready to go to work in Africa.”

Hounsou added: “’African History Y’ could not have come at a better time as I explore bringing more extraordinary African stories to the world. I’m excited to be working with Tony, and it’s somewhat preordained that he and I have come full circle to work with each other.

Filmmaker and American History X director Tony Kaye has found a lead star for his next project, as Djimon Hounsou has signed on to appear in Kaye's upcoming movie African History Y. Not much is known about the story at this time as plot details are still under wraps, but the movie has been described as "a story of tragedy and redemption." Kaye is writing the script alongside Charles Chanchori and Jason Corder, and Kaye will also produce with DeForrest Taylor, Marc Le Chat, and Raymond J. Markovich.

"Djimon and I met just after I did American History X," Tony Kaye said in a statement. "It was a cathartic meeting, and I knew immediately that he was an actor that I had to work with. The material had to be right, and thank God, now we have a project to work together on. The color cameras inside my head are...

Exclusive: Djimon Hounsou has boarded director Tony Kaye’s African History Y.

The plot is being kept under wraps billed only as “a story of tragedy and redemption.” Charles Chanchori, Jason Corder and Kaye are writing. DeForrest Taylor, Marc Le Chat, Kaye and Raymond J. Markovich are producing.

Said Kaye, “Djimon and I met just after I did American History X. It was a cathartic meeting, and I knew immediately that he was an actor that I had to work with. The material had to be right, and thank God, now we have a project to work together on. The color cameras inside my head are ready to go to work in Africa.”

Said Hounsou: “African History Y could not have come at a better time as I explore bringing more extraordinary African stories to the world. I’m excited to be working with Tony, and it’s somewhat pre-ordained...