Bigger Thomas is a young, black man from Chicago’s South Side uninterested in diving into the world of crime that surrounds him. With his leather jacket, beanie and black painted nails, Bigger would much rather make a name for himself that doesn’t involve crime and potential jail time.
And then, an opportunity falls into his lap.
Adapted into an HBO series, Richard Wright’s Native follows Bigger as he finds himself at the center of a crime. after he accepts a job as a driver for Mr. Dalton. Bigger is thrilled at the $1,000 a weekly payday, and for a while, the sun is beginning to shine in his world. Then Bigger comes in contact with Mr. Dalton’s daughter, Mary and the trouble that’s been held at the wayside now boils over.
Moonlight‘s Ashton Sanders embodies the role of Bigger, while fellow Barry Jenkins‘ alum Kiki Layne plays his girlfriend, Bessie. Rounding out the all-star cast is Sanaa Lathan, David Alan Grier, and Stephen Henderson.
Watch the trailer for Native Son below