‘Number One On The Call Sheet’ Explores Black Hollywood Brilliance

Apple TV+ has revealed the official trailer for Number One on the Call Sheet, an unprecedented two-part documentary film event. The first installment, directed by Reginald Hudlin, explores Black leading men in Hollywood. Part two takes on the Black leading women in Hollywood and is directed by Shola Lynch.

 “Number One on the Call Sheet is the honest testimony of successful people who overcame all types of obstacles to make their dreams come true,” expressed Hudlin in a press statement. “It doesn’t matter what business you’re in, learning about their mindset, their grit, their unique definitions of success will be inspirational to every viewer. I can’t wait for the world to see it.”

“It’s an honor to direct this story that captures a singular generation of Black leading actresses,” added Lynch.

“We don’t have this kind of collective testimonial from any period of film history. It made me determined to create a vision that is bigger than the sum of the parts to honor and reflect their individual journeys and a collective truth. I want the audience to experience what it was like to be in the room and in conversation with unvarnished ambition, excellence, and beauty and to feel their awe, joy, frustration, love and triumph. I have truly been surprised how much their stories transcend celebrity and have meaning for us mere mortals. I can only hope the audience feels the same.”

Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Datari Turner, and Dan Cogan produced the film for Apple TV. Foxx produces through his Foxxhole Productions with Turner. Hart produces through Hartbeat, and Cogan produces through Story Syndicate.

Commentary in Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood is provided by a long list of Black entertainment’s most decorated talent including John Boyega, Don Cheadle, Morris Chestnut, Ice Cube, Taye Diggs, Idris Elba, Laurence Fishburne, Morgan Freeman, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Denzel Washington and Marlon Wayans. Additional insights are shared by industry insiders Reuben Cannon, Nina Shaw, Matthew Johnson, Robi Reed, and Quentin Tarantino. 

The women’s documentary boasts Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, and Whoopi Goldberg, who lend their voices to the documentary. Additional contributors include Cynthia Erivo, Vivica A. Fox, Meagan Good, Tiffany Haddish, Taraji P. Henson, Nia Long, Ruth Negga, Gabourey Sidibe, Jurnee Smollett, Octavia Spencer, Tessa Thompson, Gabrielle Union, and Alfre Woodard.

As officially described by Apple TV+, Number One on the Call Sheet takes us on an intimate journey with some of Hollywood’s most extraordinary leading Black men and women as they shine a light on the joys and challenges of being a Black actor, share breakthrough moments, discuss blueprints for success and honor legends, while recognizing the next generation’s enormous potential.”

“Number One on the Call Sheet celebrates the grit, strength and brilliance of those who came before us, while uplifting the next generation,” detailed Bassett. “It’s an honor to pay homage to the legends and shine a light on the limitless possibilities ahead for Black and brown talent.”

Watch the trailer for Number One on the Call Sheet above.