Number One on the Call Sheet
{{Short description|2025 documentary film}}
{{Use American English|date=March 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Number_one_on_the_call_sheet.jpg
| director = {{Plainlist|
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| country = United States
| language = English
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Jamie Foxx
- Dan Cogan
- Datari Turner
- Kevin Hart
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| studio = {{Plainlist|
- Foxx Hole Productions
- Story Syndicate
- Whoop, Inc.
- Hartbeat Productions
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| distributor = Apple TV+
| released = {{Film date|2025|03|28}}
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Number One on the Call Sheet is a 2025 American two-part documentary film directed by Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch. The film explores the experiences of leading Black actors in Hollywood, with part one centered on Black men and part two on Black women. It was released on March 28, 2025 on Apple TV+.
Synopsis
"Through candid interviews and exclusive access, the film explores the actors' breakthrough moments, strategies for success, and their perspectives on the future of Black talent in Hollywood."{{Cite web |last=Woods |first=Kathia |date=2025-03-07 |title='Number One on the Call Sheet' highlights Black achievements in Hollywood |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/number-one-on-the-call-sheet-highlights-black-achievements-in-hollywood/article_0559c06d-becf-5ef7-8141-c72024517915.html |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=The Philadelphia Tribune|language=en}}
The title of the documentary refers to the top-billed star of a film, whose name is listed first on the production's call sheet.{{cite news |last1=Davies |first1=Hannah J. |title=Number One on the Call Sheet review – a spectacular tribute to black excellence in Hollywood |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/mar/28/number-one-on-the-call-sheet-review-a-spectacular-tribute-to-black-excellence-in-hollywood |access-date=April 3, 2025 |work=The Guardian |date=March 31, 2025}}
Episodes
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| 1.a | Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood | Reginald Hudlin | March 28, 2025 | Celebrities interviewed include Denzel Washington, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Idris Elba, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Eddie Murphy, and Will Smith.{{cite news |last1=Penrice |first1=Ronda Racha |title='Number One on the Call Sheet' celebrates Hollywood's Black A-listers |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/number-one-call-sheet-apple-tv-documentary-black-celebrities-rcna198584 |access-date=April 3, 2025 |work=NBC News |date=March 31, 2025}} |
| 1.b | Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women in Hollywood | Shola Lynch | March 28, 2025 | Celebrities interviewed include Angela Bassett, Whoopi Goldberg, Gabrielle Union, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Alfre Woodard, and Nia Long. |
Production
On April 21, 2021, it was announced that Apple acquired the films,{{Cite web |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |date=2021-04-21 |title=Apple Acquires 'Number One on the Call Sheet' Docs About Pioneering Black Actors |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/apple-acquires-number-one-on-the-call-sheet-pioneer-black-actor-docs-4170428/ |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}} produced by Jamie Foxx for Foxx Hole Productions, Dan Cogan for Story Syndicate, and Datari Turner and Kevin Hart through Hartbeat. Reginald Hudlin and Bryan Smiley are executive producers for both films. Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg and Angela Bassett serve as executive producers and also provide commentary in Part Two. Part Two is directed by Shola Lynch.{{Cite web |last=Herring |first=Davonta |date=2024-11-11 |title=A Movie Of Winners: AppleTV+ Honors Two-Part Documentary Film Event 'Number One On The Call Sheet' At New York Premiere With Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard & More In Attendance |url=https://globalgrind.com/playlist/1callsheet-premiere/ |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=Global Grind |language=en-US}}
Release
A trailer was released February 27, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Inman |first=DeMicia |date=2025-02-27 |title='Number One On The Call Sheet' Explores Brilliance Of Black Hollywood In Official Trailer |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/movies-tv/number-one-on-the-call-sheet-black-hollywood-trailer-1235046491/ |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=Vibe |language=en-US}} Number One on the Call Sheet premiered on March 28, 2025 on Apple TV+.
References
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External links
- {{official|https://tv.apple.com/us/show/number-one-on-the-call-sheet/umc.cmc.6p9tke2tbri1vnn2cuaxcj4mi}}
- {{IMDb title|id=tt36005664}}
{{Reginald Hudlin}}
{{Apple TV+}}
Category:2025 documentary films
Category:2020s English-language films
Category:American documentary television films
Category:Apple TV+ original films
Category:Documentary films about actors
Category:Documentary films about African Americans