Tyler Perry Is Working On A Zombie Movie And A WWII Movie: 'Now Is The Time To Start Believing' [MVAAFF Exclusive]
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A zombie film and a World War II-set film are upcoming projects that Tyler Perry says he has in the works.
A prolific director, Perry is no stranger to premiering multiple projects in a year. However, A Jazzman’s Blues, premiering on Netflix next month, allowed him to savor his role as filmmaker and producer.
"It's the happiest I've ever been making a film because it was a joy, a peacetime," he explained to Shadow and Act during a conversation before a panel on the film at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival.
“I was relaxed; I loved the energies. I’ve never ever made a film that I’ve enjoyed as much as making this,” he continued. “It was just magical. It would be incredible if I could have that experience every day.”
The debut of 'A Jazzman's Blues' will mark a shift in Perry's work.
Though he will always make projects for his core audience, now is the time to shake the table.
“Where I am now in my career, it’s about, ‘What do you want to do? What do you want to explore?'” he revealed. “‘What are the stories you want to tell?’ The next piece I’m working on is about World War II. I’ve got a thriller between that, and then I’ve got a zombie movie. I’ve got a whole bunch of things I’ve always wanted to do, and now is the time to start believing.”
A Jazzman’s Blues will have its global premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It will debut on Netflix on Sept. 23.
