Beats (film)

Beats is an upcoming American coming-of-age-drama directed by Chris Robinson from a screenplay by Miles Orion Feldsott. The film stars Anthony Anderson, Khalil Everage, Uzo Aduba, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Paul Walter Hauser, Dave East, Ashley Jackson, Evan J. Simpson, and Dreezy.

It is scheduled to be released on June 19, 2019, by Netflix.

Premise
A musical prodigy with borderline agoraphobia collides with a former music manager who has fallen from grace. The unlikely duo must come together to free each other from the demons of their pasts.

Cast

 * Anthony Anderson
 * Khalil Everage
 * Uzo Aduba
 * Emayatzy Corinealdi Nathalie Karsenti
 * Paul Walter Hauser
 * Dave East
 * Evan J. Simpson
 * Dreezy
 * Skye Sparks
 * Ashley Jackson
 * Ariana Burks
 * Jeremy Phillips
 * Ahmad N. Ferguson
 * Brezzy Byrd
 * Megan Sousa

Production
In June 2018, it was announced Beats, a film to be directed by Chris Robinson from an original screenplay by Miles Orion Feldsotta, with Anthony Anderson and newcomer Khalil Everage starring. The film will include original music from Chicago-based artists, including Young Chop.

Principal photography began in June 2018 in Chicago.

Release
It is scheduled to be released on June 19, 2019.