Acclaimed actor Jeffrey Wright discusses the comedy-drama film “American Fiction,” emphasizing its focus on capturing the humanness of characters striving for authenticity in a world that often misperceives them. Directed by Cord Jefferson and adapted from Percival Everett’s novel “Erasure,” the movie follows Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, a professor and novelist navigating family trauma, loss, and societal expectations. Wright, nominated for a Golden Globe for his role, stresses that the film is not about an identity crisis but rather Thelonious’ quest to be authentically seen as a Black man. Co-starring Tracee Ellis Ross and Sterling K. Brown, “American Fiction” hits select theaters on Dec 15 and expands on Dec 22, exploring themes of freedom, intellect, and acceptance.
Jeffrey Wright explores authenticity and acceptance in “American Fiction”
