NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Honored by the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards

Apple TV+’s upcoming “Number One on the Call Sheet” was awarded the highly coveted Spotlight Honor at the 18th annual Essence BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD AWARDS Luncheon on February 27 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. The Essence BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD AWARDS recognize the remarkable achievements of Black women in the film and television industry. The Essence Spotlight Honors is a highly distinguished tribute to trailblazers and their critical achievements and advancements in the entertainment industry.   

With unprecedented access and candid interviews, Apple TV+’s two-part documentary film event “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: Black Leading Men in Hollywood” and “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women in Hollywood” deliver an in-depth look at some of Hollywood’s biggest stars as they reveal their journeys to game-changing leading roles. The films are produced for Apple by Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Datari Turner and Dan Cogan. Jamie Foxx produces through his Foxxhole Productions with Datari Turner, Kevin Hart produces through HartBeat and Dan Cogan produces through Story Syndicate.

Directed by Reginald Hudlin, executive producers for “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood” include Hudlin, Byron Phillips, Diana E. Williams, Bryan Smiley, Candice Wilson Cherry, Liz Garbus and Mala Chapple. With Foxx and Hart lending their voices to the documentary, contributors also include John Boyega, Don Cheadle, Morris Chestnut, Ice Cube, Taye Diggs, Idris Elba, Laurence Fishburne, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, and Marlon Wayans. These titans of the screen open up about historic firsts, the true role of a lead actor, the art of sustained success and dominating the global box office. Additional insights are shared by industry insiders Reuben Cannon, Nina Shaw, Matthew Johnson, Robi Reed and Quentin Tarantino. 

Directed by Shola Lynch, executive producers for “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women in Hollywood” include Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Reginald Hudlin, Mishka Brown, Nanette Nelms, Bryan Smiley, Candice Wilson Cherry, Liz Garbus, Mala Chapple and Mark Monroe. With Bassett, Berry, Davis and Goldberg lending 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. Cinematic legends discuss their big breaks, navigating Hollywood’s star system with grace and determination and creating their own opportunities and seats at the table.

“Number One on the Call Sheet,” will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, March 28. Watch a trailer for the series below.