10 Completely Original Movies To Look Out For In 2019

7. Queen & Slim

Release Date: 27 November 2019

Daniel Kaluuya has had an excellent couple of years on the movie front, netting an Oscar nomination for his turn in buzzy social thriller Get Out, and landing a sizable supporting role in Marvel's beloved box-office smash Black Panther.

Unsurprisingly, that successful combination of a smaller and a larger film is something the actor is looking to repeat in the near future, with a role in possible awards contender Queen & Slim followed up by his (likely) return in the Black Panther sequel.

The former - from Master Of None writer Lena Waithe - will follow a black couple who kill a police officer in self-defense, forcing them to go on the run. The movie will explore race relations and America's social climate, and will be packaged as a romantic drama infused with a sharp social and political commentary.

Kaluuya's presence will inevitably draw comparisons to Get Out, so Queen & Slim has a high bar to reach. But with a daring concept, a strong leading man, and a hungry first-time feature director at the helm, the movie is poised to strike a chord with both general audiences and awards voters.