The life of George Floyd is set to be turned into a movie.
According to reports, Floyd’s 10-year-old daughter, Gianna Floyd, along with her mother, Roxie Washington, will executive produce the biopic. Washington spoke about the film and said, “We are excited the world will see the real, jovial, and loving George we know. This film will humanize him, embody the essence of his life, and hopefully reignite efforts to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. It’s time for justice and equality for all.”
She continued, “We need to make changes swiftly. No other child should lose their father like Gianna did. We thank everyone who stood with us and protested. George’s legacy will live on through this film.”
The project is called Daddy Changed the World, and will be produced by 8 Queens Film & Media Productions, Night Fox Entertainment, and Radar Pictures. At the moment, there is no director for the film, however, Gregory R. Anderson, writer for Stomp The Yard, is slated to write the screenplay.
In 2020, George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, after he was seen kneeling on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Floyd’s death has captured worldwide attention and sparked nationwide protests against police brutality against Black americans.
Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter for George Floyd’s death. He was sentenced to 22 years in jail. There’s no time frame when the biopic is set to be on the big screen.