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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and 'Nickel Boys' Team on Her Performance, Look
IndieWireStory by Jim Hemphill
scrn logline
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor delivers a gut-wrenching turn as a grieving grandmother in the adaptation of Colson Whitehead's 'Nickel Boys'.
beat sheet
- Director RaMell Ross praised Ellis-Taylor's ability to convey 'a thousand words' with a single expression, cementing her as the emotional anchor of the film.
- The production team meticulously designed the character's wardrobe and hair to reflect the hardships faced by Black women in 1960s Florida, adding layers of authenticity to Ellis-Taylor's powerful performance.
call sheet
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, RaMell Ross, Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys, Nickel Boys