One Spoon of Chocolate

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One Spoon of Chocolate
Directed by RZA
Written byRZA
Produced by
  • RZA
  • Paul Hall
Starring
CinematographyBrandon Cox
Production
companies
  • RZA Productions
  • Xen Diagram Media
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

One Spoon of Chocolate is an upcoming American drama film written, produced and directed by RZA. It stars Shameik Moore, Paris Jackson, RJ Cyler, Harry Goodwins, Johnell Young, Michael Harney, Rockmond Dunbar, E'myri Crutchfield, Blair Underwood, Jason Isbell, Isaiah Hill (in his feature film debut), and James Lee Thomas.

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Premise

"An ex-military convict leaves for a small town, where he ends up finding love and more trouble that he can handle." [1]

Cast

Production

In October 2012, in an interview with The New York Times, RZA revealed that he was working on his next feature film, titled One Spoon of Chocolate, which was described as a period piece set between the 1960s and 1970s. [2]

In late April 2024, Shameik Moore, Paris Jackson, RJ Cyler, Harry Goodwins, Johnell Young, Michael Harney, Rockmond Dunbar, E'myri Crutchfield, and Blair Underwood joined the cast of the film. [3] In May, Jason Isbell, Isaiah Hill, and James Lee Thomas joined the cast in an undisclosed role. [1]

Filming

Principal photography began in April 2024, in Atlanta, and wrapped in July. [3] [4] [5]

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References

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  3. 1 2 Vlessing, Etan (April 23, 2024). "Shameik Moore, Paris Jackson Board 'One Spoon of Chocolate' Drama (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  4. "Now Filming in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. May 18, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  5. "What's Filming in Georgia in July 2024". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.