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'Dreaming Whilst Black' Season 2 Tackles Diversity Challenges in Period Drama
26 Aug
Summary
- 'Dreaming Whilst Black' season 2 follows aspiring filmmaker Kwabena
- Satirical take on industry's diversity efforts and promises
- Kwabena lands directing job for period drama 'Sin and Subterfuge'
The second season of the critically acclaimed British satirical comedy 'Dreaming Whilst Black' is set to premiere later this year. The show, created by Adjani Salmon and produced by A24 and Big Deal Films, follows the journey of aspiring filmmaker Kwabena as he navigates the entertainment industry.
In the new season, Kwabena finds himself at the start of his professional career in a "new era" where diversity, equity, and inclusion are supposedly at the forefront of the industry's agenda. However, as the synopsis suggests, the reality on the ground may not align with the progressive facade. Desperate to work on a project that aligns with his values, Kwabena manages to secure a directing job for a major TV series called 'Sin and Subterfuge' - a genre-busting period drama helmed by the iconic Black producer Bridgette Julienne.
The show's first season received critical acclaim, earning BAFTA TV nominations and NAACP and Film Independent Spirit Awards recognition. The new season is expected to continue the series' sharp, satirical take on the industry's efforts to address diversity and representation, as Kwabena navigates the challenges of his newfound position.
