Sterling K. Brown stars in “Washington Black,” Hulu’s upcoming adaptation of Esi Edugyan’s bestselling novel.
All episodes drop July 23—here’s what to know.
📅 Release Date & Where To Watch
🌍 What’s ‘Washington Black’ About?
Based on Esi Edugyan’s award-winning novel, “Washington Black” is a powerful coming-of-age story set in the 19th century.
It centers on George Washington “Wash” Black—an eleven-year-old boy born into slavery on a sugar plantation in Barbados—whose extraordinary mind and spirit set him on a journey of transformation.
After a traumatic incident, Wash flees the only home he’s ever known.
What follows is an epic, globe-trotting adventure that forces him to confront questions of identity, freedom, and belonging.
Along the way, he discovers that the power to define his own future has always been within him.
⭐ All-Star Cast & Creative Team
The series is led by Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown, who also executive produces.
He’s joined by a dynamic cast including:
- Ernest Kingsley Jr.
- Rupert Graves
- Iola Evans
- Edward Bluemel
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster
- Eddie Karanja
- Tom Ellis
Behind the scenes, “Washington Black” boasts an equally impressive lineup.
Selwyn Hinds and Kim Harrison serve as showrunners, with Brown, Esi Edugyan, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, and Anthony Hemingway among the executive producers.
The series is produced by 20th Television in association with Indian Meadows Productions and The Gotham Group.
📺 Why You Should Watch ‘Washington Black’
If you’re craving a story that blends historical depth with cinematic drama, “Washington Black” should be at the top of your watchlist.
With Sterling K. Brown at the helm and Hulu bringing it to screens, expect a visually rich, emotionally charged experience that doesn’t shy away from hard truths—but leaves room for hope and wonder.
🔥 Will you be watching “Washington Black?”
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