Samo Lives

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Samo Lives
Directed by Julius Onah
Written by
Produced by
  • John Baker
  • Eric Ro
  • Rob Feng
  • Charles D. King
  • James Lopez
  • Julius Onah
Starring
CinematographyTodd Martin
Production
companies
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Samo Lives is an upcoming American biographical film written and directed by Julius Onah. The film stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Danny Ramirez, Dane DeHaan, Kathryn Newton, Thomas Kretschmann, Lukas Gage, Chase Sui Wonders, Antony Starr and Jeffrey Wright.

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Cast

Production

In January 2022, it was announced that Endeavor Content had developed and financed the biopic film Samo Lives, with Kelvin Harrison Jr. portraying Jean-Michel Basquiat while Julius Onah was writing and directing the project after Harrison Jr. and Onah worked together on the critically acclaimed drama Luce (2019). [1]

Filming began on September 15, in Jersey City, New Jersey. [2] [3] In October 2025, production had wrapped with 14 more actors having been added to the cast. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (January 5, 2022). "Kelvin Harrison Jr. to Star in Jean-Michel Basquiat Biopic 'Samo Lives' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  2. ↑ "'Samo Lives'- Production List". Production List. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  3. ↑ Miller, Leigh Anne (2025-09-17). "Basquiat Biopic Starts Filming in Manhattan's East Village". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  4. ↑ Grobar, Matt (October 21, 2025). "Danny Ramirez, Dane DeHaan, Kathryn Newton, Lukas Gage, Chase Sui Wonders, Antony Starr, Jeffrey Wright & More Join Jean-Michel Basquiat Biopic 'Samo Lives'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 23, 2025.
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