Welcome to HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, where diversity, equity, and inclusion refine the future of entertainment. In this episode, we introduce you to critically-acclaimed actor, writer, director, and producer, James Bland!
Best known for starring as “Malachi” in his Emmy Award-winning drama series, GIANTS, James Bland is a towering figure in the world of storytelling and a multi-hyphenate creative with an insatiable appetite for exploring global cultures and imagining narrative worlds.
His creative thumbprint is on cultural touchstones cherished by millions. Most recently, he directed the NAACP Image Award-nominated HBO documentary special INSECURE: THE END and co-wrote the final episode of THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS, which holds the distinction of being Peacock's biggest-ever original series debut.
These days Bland is writing on the second season of UNCOUPLED for Showtime while developing original content under his eponymous production company banner. Upcoming projects include the dark comedy series, UNCONVENTIONAL, for which he serves as a writer, director, and series regular, and the indie feature film, BEST PLACE, for which he stars alongside Marco Pigossi and Marisa Tomei.
Connect with James:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrbland/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesblandproductions
LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/jrbland
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