The film 'American Fiction' continues to receive recognition and accolades, with its star Jeffrey Wright receiving his first-ever Oscar nomination for his role in the film. In an exclusive interview with GamesRadar+, Wright revealed that his late mother was the first person he thanked after receiving the nomination. He sees his Oscar-nominated role as an homage to his mother and believes that the emotional heart of the film is the mother-son relationship [50fc9e5e].
Wright shared that he connected deeply with his character in 'American Fiction' due to his own personal circumstances. His mother had passed away a little over a year before he received the script, and he believes that the film portrays a family dynamic that is relatable to anyone, regardless of background. He describes the film as a celebration of the complexity and beauty of family relationships [50fc9e5e].
Directed by Cord Jefferson, a Tucson native, 'American Fiction' is an adaptation of Percival Everett's novel 'Erasure'. The film also stars Sterling K. Brown, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Adam Brody, and Erika Alexander, who deliver powerful performances that contribute to the film's impact [317293bf].
Sterling K Brown, who plays the character Cliff in 'American Fiction', hopes that the film will challenge the narrow prism through which black life in America is often seen. He believes that the film's portrayal of a black author writing a book under a pseudonym that plays up racial stereotypes to make a point will shift the way black people are viewed. Brown also calls for more chances to be taken on minority storytellers in the industry, emphasizing the need to expand the breadth of experiences depicted [35a7c11e].
The recognition of Jeffrey Wright's Oscar nomination further solidifies the impact and contribution of 'American Fiction' to the industry. The film, which is currently in theaters, explores themes of family, identity, and the power of storytelling [50fc9e5e] [317293bf].
Cord Jefferson, a Tucson native, won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards for his work on 'American Fiction'. In his acceptance speech, Jefferson expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and thanked everyone who worked on the movie. He also called on executives to take risks on young filmmakers and provide more opportunities for them. 'American Fiction', which was adapted from Percival Everett's novel 'Erasure', was also nominated for Best Picture and four other categories [4ab2976b].