John David Washington, Malcolm Washington and executive producer Katia Washington — who have taken the baton for “The Piano Lesson,” one of Wilson’s two Pulitzer Prize-winning works.John David, a Golden Globe-nominated actor in his own right,

For actor John David Washington, the son of double Oscar-winner Denzel, new Netflix movie The Piano Lesson is a family affair. The adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 play is directed by his brother Malcolm, while his father and sister Katia are producers.

By now, John David Washington has established himself as an actor to the extent that he can afford to do something he has not done before: give a Denzel Washington performance. While it’s an incalculable advantage for an actor to have a hugely successful movie-star father,

With the entire Washington clan involved both on and offscreen, “The Piano Lesson” is truly a family affair. Debuting in […]

The 'BlacKkKlansman' star brings a charisma to the Netflix adaptation that makes August Wilson's 1987 play feel new

I was one of the lucky ones to witness the original Broadway production of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, which was a pure revelation. Now, in 2024, in a version adapted for th

Samuel L. Jackson's return to "The Piano Lesson" helps transform August Wilson's play into a contemporary cinematic experience.

John David Washington, who appeared as Boy Willie in the 2023 Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, is reprising the role in the new film adaptation and recently shared some of the challenges of bringing the show to the screen.