Hulu drops Washington Black Trailer

Hulu has just unveiled the trailer for Washington Black, an epic new adventure series based on the bestselling novel by Esi Edugyan, and it’s already generating buzz as one of the most ambitious period dramas of the year. Slated for release on July 23, 2025, the series follows the extraordinary journey of George Washington “Wash” Black, an 11-year-old boy born into slavery on a Barbados sugar plantation. What begins as a tale of survival quickly unfolds into a sweeping, globe-trotting odyssey full of invention, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

 

Ernest Kingsley Jr. leads the cast with a performance that promises both vulnerability and brilliance as Wash, whose prodigious scientific mind becomes his lifeline. After a mysterious and violent incident forces him to flee, he embarks on an unpredictable adventure that spans continents—and identities. As Wash navigates balloon flights, icy landscapes, and the complexities of newfound freedom, he encounters characters that both guide and challenge him, played by a powerhouse ensemble including Sterling K. Brown, Tom Ellis, Iola Evans, Rupert Graves, and Sharon Duncan Brewster.

 

Created by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds and brought to life by a talented writers’ room including Blaize Ali Watkins, Shernold Edwards, and Marco Ramirez, Washington Black blends historical drama with steampunk flair, social commentary, and emotional depth. With directors Maurice Marable, Wanuri Kahiu, and Rob Seidenglanz helming the episodes, the series promises both cinematic beauty and thematic power. It’s a rare show that not only looks stunning but dares to ask big questions about identity, belonging, and the true meaning of liberation.

 

If the trailer is any indication, Washington Black won’t just be a period piece—it will be a poetic and provocative coming-of-age tale, set against the harshest and most breathtaking backdrops of the 19th century. As Wash charts his way across the world, what emerges is a story not just about escaping the past, but about rewriting the future. Hulu may have just dropped the trailer, but this is one journey viewers won’t want to miss.

 

 

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