“Number One on the Call Sheet" trailer released by Apple TV Plus
The documentary film will premiere on Friday, March 28
Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated two-part documentary film event Number One on the Call Sheet, set to premiere on Friday, March 28. Featuring unprecedented access and candid interviews, Number One on the Call Sheet offers an intimate look at some of Hollywood’s most iconic Black actors, both men and women, as they reflect on the joys and challenges of their careers. The documentary highlights pivotal moments, shares insights into the paths to success, honors legendary figures, and celebrates the potential of the next generation.
The two-part series, Number One on the Call Sheet, will premiere on March 28, 2025, on Apple TV+.
Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress Angela Bassett shares, “‘Number One on the Call Sheet’ celebrates the resilience, strength, and brilliance of those who paved the way before us while uplifting the next generation. It’s an honor to pay tribute to the legends and shed light on the boundless opportunities ahead for Black and brown talent.”
Academy Award-winning director Reginald Hudlin comments on Black Leading Men in Hollywood, saying, “‘Number One on the Call Sheet’ presents an honest account of people who triumphed over adversity to fulfill their dreams. Their mindset, determination, and unique views on success are sure to inspire viewers, no matter their field. I’m excited for the world to experience it.”
NAACP Image Award-winning director Shola Lynch, who helms Black Leading Women in Hollywood, adds, “It’s an honor to direct this story capturing a unique generation of Black actresses. We don’t have this kind of collective perspective from any period in film history. It drove me to create a vision that’s greater than the sum of its parts, honoring and reflecting both their individual journeys and shared truths. I want the audience to feel the ambition, excellence, beauty, joy, frustration, love, and triumph of these women. Their stories transcend celebrity, offering meaning to us all. I hope the audience shares in that experience.”
Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood and Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women in Hollywood take an in-depth look at Hollywood’s biggest stars, revealing their journeys to groundbreaking leading roles. The films are produced for Apple TV+ by Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Datari Turner, and Dan Cogan. Foxx produces through Foxxhole Productions with Turner, Hart through Hartbeat, and Cogan through Story Syndicate.
Directed by Hudlin, the executive producers for Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood include Hudlin, Byron Phillips, Diana E. Williams, Bryan Smiley, Candice Wilson Cherry, Liz Garbus, and Mala Chapple. With Foxx and Hart lending their voices, contributors to the documentary include John Boyega, Don Cheadle, Morris Chestnut, Ice Cube, Taye Diggs, Idris Elba, Laurence Fishburne, Morgan Freeman, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, and Marlon Wayans. These legends discuss their historic milestones, the true role of a lead actor, sustained success, and their global impact. Additional insights come from industry figures Reuben Cannon, Nina Shaw, Matthew Johnson, Robi Reed, and Quentin Tarantino.
Directed by Lynch, the executive producers for Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women in Hollywood include Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Hudlin, Mishka Brown, Nanette Nelms, Smiley, Wilson Cherry, Garbus, Chapple, and Mark Monroe. With Bassett, Berry, Davis, and Goldberg lending their voices, the documentary also features contributions from Cynthia Erivo, Vivica A. Fox, Meagan Good, Tiffany Haddish, Taraji P. Henson, Nia Long, Ruth Negga, Gabourey Sidibe, Jurnee Smollett, Octavia Spencer, Tessa Thompson, Gabrielle Union, and Alfre Woodard. These cinematic icons reflect on their breakthrough roles, navigating Hollywood with determination, and creating their own opportunities at the table.