The Prince Of New York
The Prince Of New York is a feature film that has completed production with State Street Pictures attached. Nicole Hilliard-Forde (casting director), Trevor Noah (producer) and Bob Teitel (producer) are attached. It was scheduled to shoot in Ottawa, ON in October 2024. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
Project Summary
Tani Adewumi fled Nigeria with his family to escape Boko Haram, arriving in the U.S. and living in a homeless shelter. Despite hardships, eight-year-old Tani discovered a talent for chess, practicing tirelessly. Less than a year after learning the game, Tani won the New York State chess championship.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Producer | Trevor Noah |
| Producer | Bob Teitel |
| Producer | George Tillman Jr. |
| Producer | Norman Aladjem |
| Producer | Haroon Saleem |
Casting
| Casting Director | Nicole Hilliard-Forde |
Writing
| Writer | Steve Conrad |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/prince-new-york (last updated Apr 28, 2026).