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Washington, April 15: Emmy award-winning actor Billy Porter is all set to portray the role of legendary novelist, essayist and activist James Baldwin in the upcoming biopic.

Billy Porter, who will star as James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic, explained why he's so much like the legendary writer.

“As a Black queer man on this planet with relative consciousness I find myself, like James Baldwin said, ‘in a rage all the time,’” said Porter.

Do you see Porter in this role? Do you see him in this role?

The Emmy Award-winning quoted the acclaimed writer during a speech in 2019.

Billy Porter will appear as James Baldwin in upcoming biopic based on James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming. Read more inside.

Billy Porter’s dream role of playing writer James Baldwin has turned into reality. Porter will team up with frequent collaborator Dan McCabe on the script.

Pose star Billy Porter will play ‘James Baldwin’ in a feature movie based on the life of the legendary novelist, essayist and activist for Byron Allen’s Allen

Actor Billy Porter is getting ready to play the role of James Baldwin in the upcoming biopic about his life and struggles.

A James Baldwin biopic has been announced - but who was the author / activist? Here's a film recommendation that is a must-watch to begin to appreciate the timeless resonance of one of the 20th century’s greatest minds.