The Get Down

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The Get Down
GenrePeriod drama
Musical
Created byBaz Luhrmann
Stephen Adly Guirgis
StarringJustice Smith
Shameik Moore
Jaden Smith
Herizen F. Guardiola
Skylan Brooks
Tremaine Brown Jr.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Jimmy Smits
Narrated byDaveed Diggs
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersBaz Luhrmann
Shawn Ryan
Catherine Martin
Nasir Jones
Stephen Adly Guirgis
Marney Hochman
Thomas Kelly
Paul Watters
Production locationNew York City
Running time53–93 minutes
Production companiesBazmark Films
Sony Pictures Television
Budget$120 million[1] ($10 million per episode)
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseAugust 12, 2016 (2016-08-12) –
present

The Get Down is an American web musical drama television series set in the New York City section of the South Bronx in 1977. Created by Baz Luhrmann and Stephen Adly Guirgis, the series premiered its first six episodes on August 12, 2016 on Netflix.[2] The first part of its first season consists of six 53–93 minute episodes produced by Sony Pictures Television.[3] The first six episodes of the series premiered on August 12, 2016.[4] The show's title refers to parts of disco and R&B records that could be repeated using multiple turntables and were enjoyed most by dancers.[5]

Cast and Crew have stated the second half of the season will be released sometime in 2017.

Cast

Main cast

  • Justice Smith as Ezekiel "Zeke" Figuero, a smart, resourceful teen, brimming with untapped talent and unrequited love, who is determined to make his mark in this world. He is in love with Mylene, but her desire to leave the Bronx hinders their relationship.
  • Shameik Moore as Shaolin Fantastic, a child of the streets, thrill-seeking, unpredictable, eccentric but above all, enigmatic. He is distrustful of Mylene and sees her as a distraction to Ezekiel.
  • Herizen F. Guardiola as Mylene Cruz, a tenacious girl with an incredible voice who dreams of becoming a disco star, a dream that is far outside the realm of her fiercely religious background. She loves Ezekiel, but fears that he won't ever leave the Bronx.
  • Skylan Brooks as Ra-Ra Kipling, a loyal, respected, protective friend and brother with his head screwed on tight, he's the voice of reason beyond his years.
  • Jaden Smith as Marcus “Dizzee” Kipling, the most artistically minded of the Kipling brothers, Dizzee is a graffiti artist who tags as Rumi 411.
  • T. J. Brown Jr. as Boo-Boo Kipling, a mechanically minded kid who is an irrepressible 40-year-old in a 14-year-old's body.
  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Clarence "Cadillac" Caldwell, a "fly gangster", prince of the disco world, and son of the owner of the most notorious after-hours night spot in the Bronx.[6]
  • Jimmy Smits as Francisco "Papa Fuerte" Cruz, a South Bronx political boss who delivers services to his constituents that the city has failed to provide, such as jobs, housing and healthcare.[7]

Recurring cast

  • Giancarlo Esposito as Pastor Ramon Cruz, Papa Fuerte's brother and Mylene's father, the charismatic head of the local Pentecostal church who attracts a flock of followers with his fiery sermons and firm, steady leadership.[8]
  • Mamoudou Athie as Grandmaster Flash.[9]
  • Eric D. Hill Jr. as DJ Kool Herc
  • Yolonda Ross as Ms. Green, the caring but tough English teacher who nurtures the potential in her students and advocates for them to pursue their talents.[10]
  • Kevin Corrigan as Jackie Moreno, a record producer
  • Qaasim Middleton as DJ Big Planet, a member of The Notorious Three (The Herculoids). The mortal enemies of The Get Down Brothers.
  • RayJonaldy Rodriguez as Silent Carlito, a member of The Notorious Three (The Herculoids). The mortal enemies of The Get Down Brothers.
  • Zurhi Khalil Middleton as MC Luke Skywalker Cage, a member of The Notorious 3 (The Herculoids). The mortal enemies of The Get Down Brothers.
  • Zabryna Guevara as Lydia Cruz, the wife of pastor Ramon Cruz and the mother of Mylene[11]
  • Daveed Diggs as adult Ezekiel Figuero, who rap-narrates the series. His rapping voice is dubbed by hip hop artist Nas.
  • Lillias White as Fat Annie, owner of the Les Inferno-club and mother of Cadillac
  • Barrington Walters Jr. as Doo-wop, street hardened little roughneck drug dealers.
  • Stefanée Martin as Yolanda Kipling, sister of Boo-Boo, Dizzee and Ra-Ra. One of Mylene's best friends and a member of the Soul Madonnas.
  • Shyrley Rodriguez as Regina, another one of Mylene's best friends who is outrageous and a rebel, who's in an abusive relationship with Little Wolf and a member of the Soul Madonnas.
  • Noah Le Gros as Thor, a graffiti artist who lives a free lifestyle and is a potential love interest for Dizzee.[12]
  • Tory Devon Smith as Little Wolf, Regina's abusive boyfriend and one of the neighborhood's dealers.
  • Nas as adult Ezekiel Figuero (vocals only)

Production

The series was announced in February 2015, after Luhrmann had spent over ten years developing the concept. The series is described as "a mythic saga of how New York at the brink of bankruptcy gave birth to hip-hop, punk and disco".[13] The Sony Pictures Television show takes place in Bronx tenements, the SoHo art scene, CBGB, Studio 54 and the just-built World Trade Center.[14] On April 9, 2015, it was announced that Justice Smith, Shameik Moore, Skylan Brooks and Tremaine Brown Jr. would play the show's lead male roles.[15] On April 16, 2015 it was announced that newcomer Herizen Guardiola would play the show's female lead.[16]

Rap legends Grandmaster Flash, Kurtis Blow and Nas hosted a Hip-Hop boot camp to educate the young actors.[17] The production crew used the Eisner Award-winning comic series Hip Hop Family Tree by Ed Piskor as a reference point.[18][19]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Where There Is Ruin, There Is Hope for a Treasure"Baz LuhrmannStory by: Baz Luhrmann & Stephen Adly Guirgis
Teleplay by: Baz Luhrmann & Stephen Adly Guirgis & Seth Zvi Rosenfeld		August 12, 2016 (2016-08-12)
In the present day, a famed artist named Zeke raps his story to a large audience. In Bronx, 1977, Zeke is a teenage high school student in love with his friend Mylene. Mylene wishes to escape the Bronx and become a singer, so she and her friends plan on impressing a DJ that night at a nightclub. Hoping to impress her, Zeke gets the record of a rare recording of her favorite song. However, a popular graffiti artist by the name of Shaolin Fantastic is instructed to acquire the same record by Grandmaster Flash, another DJ who has promised to mentor him if he can procure the record. The two lock eyes as Zeke gets away with the record, and prepares to surprise Mylene at the club by having the DJ play the song before he dances with her. After Mylene and her friends get in, Zeke is unable to do so. When Shao sees Zeke there, he attempts to fight him to get the record, Zeke explaining his situation. Shao, who is impressed by Zeke's wordsmithing, tells him he'll get Zeke into the club as long as he gets the record by the end of the night. He agrees, and Zeke and Mylene dance to the song, kissing each other. However, a gang shootout happens within the club, killing the DJ and several others, with Zeke, Mylene, and her friends barely getting away. Bringing her home, Zeke confesses his love for her, but it is unrequited despite her feelings for him, as she believes his reluctance to fulfil his life will stop her from leaving the Bronx if they were to fall in love. A heartbroken Zeke cries to his friends in the park when Shao shows up, asking for the record back. Zeke gives it to him, asking why he wants the record. He tells him it's for a DJing technique called "the get down," and Shao brings Zeke and his friends to a club. Here, Shao gives the record to Grandmaster Flash, who uses it for the get down, creating a consistent, never-ending beat with a second record that's never been done before. Shao and Zeke then impress the entire club with Shao's dancing and Zeke's freestyle rapping abilities, Shao bringing Zeke and his friends to his home. Meanwhile, Mylene has run away after being beaten by her father, going to her uncle, Papa Fuerte, a political figure hoping to improve the neighborhoods. Zeke and Shao discuss their future, the two hoping to team up and use their music to take the city by storm.
2"Seek Those Who Fan Your Flames"Ed BianchiSam Bromell & Sinead Daly & Jacqui RiveraAugust 12, 2016 (2016-08-12)
3"Darkness Is Your Candle"Andrew BernsteinT Cooper & Allison Glock-Cooper & Stephen Adly GuirgisAugust 12, 2016 (2016-08-12)
4"Forget Safety, Be Notorious"Ed BianchiAaron Rahsaan ThomasAugust 12, 2016 (2016-08-12)
5"You Have Wings, Learn to Fly"Michael DinnerSeth Zvi RosenfeldAugust 12, 2016 (2016-08-12)
6"Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice"Ed BianchiSeth Zvi Rosenfeld & Sam BromellAugust 12, 2016 (2016-08-12)

Soundtrack

Main article: The Get Down (soundtrack)

References

  1. ^ "Baz Luhrmann's The Get Down is the big let down ... or not". Sydney Morning Herald. August 13, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  2. ^ "First trailer for Baz Luhrmann's Netflix series set in '70s New York". Digital Spy. February 5, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  3. ^ "Why The Get Down Is Only Premiering Half of Its First Season on Friday". Vulture. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
  4. ^ "Netflix Unveils Premiere Dates For 'Orange Is The New Black,' 'The Get Down,' 'Flaked' And Others". Deadline.com. January 17, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  5. ^ Ringen, Jonathan (August 20, 2016). "Birth of a (Hip-Hop) Nation". Billboard. Vol. 128, no. 21. pp. 27–28.
  6. ^ "Baz Luhrmann's 'The Get Down' Adds "Disco Prince" to Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. May 28, 2015.
  7. ^ Nellie Andreeva. "Jimmy Smits To Star In Baz Luhrmann's Netflix Music Drama 'The Get Down' - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  8. ^ "Giancarlo Esposito Joins Baz Luhrmann's Hip-Hop Drama 'The Get Down' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. June 18, 2015.
  9. ^ "Netflix Lands Grandmaster Flash for 'The Get Down,' Casts Young Actor as Hip-Hop Legend". The Hollywood Reporter. May 20, 2015.
  10. ^ Denise Petski. "Yolanda Ross Joins 'The Get Down'; Chris Petrovski In 'Madam Secretary' - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  11. ^ Graeme McMillan (September 29, 2015). "Zabryna Guevara 'The Get Down'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  12. ^ King, Jamilah (August 15, 2016). "'The Get Down' is the Queer Hip-Hop History We've Been Waiting For". Mic.com.
  13. ^ Abrams, Natalie (February 5, 2015). "Netflix orders Baz Luhrmann musical drama 'The Get Down'". Entertainment Weekly.
  14. ^ "Watch The First Trailer For Baz Luhrmann's Netflix Show". Huffington Post. February 5, 2015.
  15. ^ "Netflix Sets Cast for Baz Luhrmann Hip-Hop Drama 'The Get Down' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. April 9, 2015.
  16. ^ Daley, Megan (April 16, 2015). "Baz Luhrmann's 'The Get Down' has its female lead". Entertainment Weekly.
  17. ^ Greg, Grouchy (August 4, 2016). "Grandmaster Flash and Nas Made "The Get Down" Cast Go Through Hip-Hop Boot Camp". Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos | Allhiphop.
  18. ^ "Instagram photo by Ed Piskor • Aug 4, 2016 at 8:39pm UTC". Instagram.
  19. ^ "Instagram video by Justice Smith • Jan 18, 2016 at 8:20pm UTC". Instagram.

External links

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