Emancipation cast: Who’s in the Will Smith-led film?

Will Smith is ready for his next role, and it’s one that I’m sure will pull on our heartstrings. Emancipation made its theatrical debut on Dec. 2, 2022 and will come to streaming Friday, Dec. 9 on Apple TV+.

The historical action thriller tells the story of Peter (Smith), a slave who escapes using his wits. His faith and love for his family are the driving forces that keep him going as he escapes “cold-blooded hunters,” the streaming service shares.

He will also have to face the “unforgiving” swamps of Louisiana as he makes his way to freedom. The movie is based on the real-life man, “Whipped Peter.” One image of him in 1863 became widely-known with his bare back mutilated following a whipping from his enslavers.

So who joins Smith onscreen? We’ve got the answer for you below!

Who stars in Will Smith-led film Emancipation?

As previously mentioned, Smith will portray the lead role of Peter. Some of the stars who take on roles in the project include Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa, Gilbert Owuor, among others. We’ve shared the full cast list below:

• Will Smith as Peter
• Ben Foster as Jim Fassel
• Charmaine Bingwa as Dodienne
• Gilbert Owuor as Gordon
• Mustafa Shakir as Lt. Andrew Cailloux
• Steven Ogg as Howard
• Grant Harvey as Leeds
• Ronnie Gene Blevins as Harrington
• Michael Luwoye as John
• Aaron Moten as Knowls
• Imani Pullum
• Jayson Warner Smith
• Jabbar Lewis

Antoine Fuqua took charge behind the scenes with directing duties, as William N. Collage wrote the script for the production. Smith provided his talents behind the scenes as well as a producer alongside Jon Mone, Joey McFarland, and Todd Black. Executive producers include  James Lassiter, Heather Washington, Cliff Roberts, Glen Basner and Scott Greenberg.

Emancipation can now be watched on the big screen. The film begins streaming Friday, Dec. 9 on Apple TV+.