Actor Jussie Smollett -

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Jussie Smollett directs

B-Boy Blues

, an adaptation of the eponymous novel by James Earl Hardy published in 1994. Filming has just begun in New York.

Better known for his role in

Empire

 and his legal setbacks, the actor is not yet in his beginnings behind the camera.

As the

Hollywood Reporter

reminds us

, Jussie Smollett has already proven himself by directing two episodes of the Fox series, but also numerous music videos.

A love story

Jussie Smollett is also producing his film through his production company SuperMassive Movies.

In addition, James Earl Hardy, author of the original work, participates in the production with other investors.

B-Boy Blues

tells the story of a complicated relationship between two black men, one a journalist and the other a courier.

The original novel resulted in several sequels and was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award which recognizes LGBT works.

B-Boy Blues

has already been adapted for the theater.

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