The Strange Career of William Ellis: The Texas Slave Who Became a Mexican Millionaire movie production status is currently Development
August 28, 2019 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'
Plot: What's the story about?
William Ellis is born on the U.S.-Mexico border in the twilight of slavery and inhabits a world divided along ambiguous racial lines. Adopting the name Guillermo Eliseo, he passes as Mexican, transcending racial lines to become fabulously wealthy as a Wall Street banker, diplomat, and owner of scores of mines and haciendas south of the border.
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Key Facts
- Based on book which was published in June 2016 by W. W. Norton & Company. True story.
Filming Timeline
- 2019 - August: The film was set to Development status.
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