Jeymes Samuel
Jeymes Samuel is a British-Nigerian filmmaker, musician, and composer best known for directing 'The Harder They Fall' (2021) for Netflix and 'The Book of Clarence' (2024) for Lionsgate. As a musician, he records under the name 'The Bullitts' and has collaborated with major artists across genres. His directorial debut 'The Harder They Fall' was produced by Jay-Z and received widespread critical acclaim for its bold aesthetic and all-Black cast reimagining of the Western genre.
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Bio
Jeymes Samuel is a British-Nigerian filmmaker, musician, and composer best known for directing 'The Harder They Fall' (2021) for Netflix and 'The Book of Clarence' (2024) for Lionsgate. As a musician, he records under the name 'The Bullitts' and has collaborated with major artists across genres. His directorial debut 'The Harder They Fall' was produced by Jay-Z and received widespread critical acclaim for its bold aesthetic and all-Black cast reimagining of the Western genre.
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Directed 'The Harder They Fall' (2021), a critically acclaimed Netflix Western with an all-Black cast
- Directed 'The Book of Clarence' (2024) released through Lionsgate
- Recording artist under the moniker 'The Bullitts'