'We are heartbroken over today’s news of the passing of Chadwick Boseman, a 'true fighter' as his family called him in their poignant tribute,' Netflix said in an email to press when canceling Monday's event. 'This is an incredible loss.'
Friday, Netflix canceled Monday's virtual preview for its upcoming drama"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."
Monday's event was meant to feature an exclusive footage preview of the movie along with commentary from the film's director, George C. Wolfe and Davis, according toThe completed movie, is set in Chicago in 1927 during a single afternoon recording session, as a group of musicians waits on Ma Rainey, known as "Mother of the Blues," played by Davis.
The film is set to be released this year, though there is no set date, Moses told USA TODAY in an email Saturday.
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