Jussie Smollett Launches Comeback Show
As actor Jussie Smollett’s appeal of his conviction for making false reports wends its way through the court system, Smollett is working to rebuild his reputation. On June 9, BET+ will present “B-Boy Blues,” which is…
As actor Jussie Smollett’s appeal of his conviction for making false reports wends its way through the court system, Smollett is working to rebuild his reputation.
On June 9, BET+ will present “B-Boy Blues,” which is billed as an LGBTQ+ film that is directed by Smollett, according to Fox News.
The film is timed to be released during what is celebrated as Pride Month.
As reported by Deadline, filming took place beginning in October of 2020 in New York City.
Smollett entered the national limelight after a January 2019 incident in which he claimed he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago. The story eventually unraveled, and Smollett was accused of making up the tale and staging his own attack. Smollett, who is gay, has insisted he is not guilty.
Smollett did not go on trial after being charged with disorderly conduct on suspicion of making false reports to police until late November 2021. He was convicted of five counts against him in December.