We finally have a sneak peek into the beloved actor's final role in the new Netflix adaptation of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom . Chadwick Boseman gave part of his 21 Bridges salary to Sienna Miller. Boseman died in August of colon cancer as the film was in post-production, choosing not to let others know of his illness while he was making the film. Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the late actor Chadwick Boseman’s final movie, the Oscar-tipped August Wilson adaptation Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Chadwick Boseman’s final film role which is set to arrive on the streaming giant in December. This story was the second of 10 plays in Wilson’s “Pittsburgh Cycle.” The official trailer for the late actor’s final film was released on October 19, 2020. “As the band waits in the studio’s claustrophobic rehearsal room, ambitious trumpeter Levee — who has an eye for Ma’s girlfriend and is determined to stake his own claim on the music industry — spurs his fellow musicians into an eruption of stories revealing truths that will forever change the course of their lives.”. Netflix will release the film adaptation of August Wilson's play on December 18th. Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the late actor Chadwick Boseman’s final movie, the Oscar-tipped August Wilson adaptation Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Chadwick Boseman's final on-screen role comes in Netflix's upcoming adaptation of August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Chadwick Boseman left this world far too soon, but before he departed, he left us a lasting performance alongside Oscar … Netflix is set to launch an Oscar campaign for the late Chadwick Boseman.. Watch it below. Ahead of the film’s December 18th release, the first trailer has been released. Netflix has unveiled first look images of the late Chadwick Boseman’s final film, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” set for release on Dec. 18. Chadwick Boseman's last movie, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, will be coming to Netflix on December 18, and the streaming service just released the first trailer. For someone so young it was incredible to watch.”. The Black Panther actor tragically passed away from colon cancer in August this year at the age of 43.. “Late to the session, the fearless, fiery Ma engages in a battle of wills with her white manager and producer over control of her music, reads a plot synopsis shared by Netflix. (David Lee / Netflix… Published: 16:53 EST, 21 … This year saw Boseman star in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods, a role that could also see him receive a posthumous best supporting actor nomination. Chadwick Boseman plays a swaggering trumpeter in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," Netflix's 1920s-set film starring Viola Davis as the seminal blues singer. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom will be released in selected cinemas in November before Netflix launch in December. Netflix, which will debut it Dec. 18 on the streaming service, is expected to push “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” for Academy Awards consideration, particularly Davis and Boseman. Of course, new Netflix originals are also forthcoming: Star-studded musical The Prom will be making its debut, as will the dramatic biopic and the late Chadwick Boseman's final film… Netflix on Monday previewed George C. Wolfe's August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,” showcasing Chadwick Boseman's final … “Not to compete with Chadwick’s mother, but he was my baby,” she said of the actor, having previously played his mother in the James Brown biopic Get On Up. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020): (L to R) Michael Potts as Slow Drag, Chadwick Boseman as Levee and Colman Domingo as Cutler. “Chadwick was an artist. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is coming! Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman star - this will mark Boseman… Boseman plays ambitious trumpeter Levee. Boseman’s final film, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, will debut December 18 on Netflix. Boseman plays Levee, while Viola Davis portrays Ma Rainey. The Black Panther star, who died in August aged 43, has already been suggested as a contender for a posthumous Oscar for his performance in the film which tells the story of “Mother of the Blues” Ma Rainey, played by Viola Davis, and her battle for control with her white producer, while recording an album at the end of her career.