In “The Book of Clarence,” Clarence (Lakeith Stanfield), a down-on-his-luck hustler in Jerusalem, hatches a wild plan. He decides to impersonate a messiah figure to swindle money from the faithful. However, his scheme takes an unexpected turn as he grapples with newfound fame, the weight of responsibility, and maybe even a touch of genuine faith. It’s a darkly comedic and thought-provoking take on religious themes.
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, James McAvoy, David Oyelowo, LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, Alfre Woodard
