Moonlight director Barry Jenkins is already underway on his next project, book adaptation If Beale Street Could Talk. And he's now adding Regina King to the cast.
Baldwin's 1974 novel (reissued in 2006) is told through the eyes of Tish, a 19-year-old girl, in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child. Tish and Fonny have pledged to get married, but Fonny is falsely accused of a terrible crime and imprisoned. Their families set out to clear his name, and as they face an uncertain future, the young lovers experience a kaleidoscope of emotions: affection, despair and hope.
Kiki Layne has the role of Tish, while Stephan James will be Fonny. Deadline's report doesn't mention what part King will play. She most recently worked on TV series American Crime and splits her time between acting and directing on the small screen, crafting episodes of shows such as This Is US and Shameless.
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