The Body Series Details
The Body is an eight-episode, faith-themed genre-bender. It is created by Quinn Shephard, known for Under the Bridge . The series premieres on November 11th this year. It follows a Catholic school group. A failed dance team initiation sparks prophetic visions. This leads to widespread hysteria in their community. Asomugha plays Father Franklin in this production.
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Asomugha is also in the Apple TV limited series The Savant . Jessica Chastain stars alongside him. This project was paused due to the Charlie Kirk assassination. He will appear in the Netflix thriller 2034 . Rachel McAdams is in this film. Joseph Gordon-Levitt wrote, directed, and produced 2034 .
Past Successes
His earlier work includes Sylvie’s Love . He co-produced this with Tessa Thompson. It premiered at Sundance. Sylvie’s Love later aired on Prime Video. The film earned 2021 Emmy and NAACP Image nominations. Asomugha was also nominated for a NAACP Image Award.
Film and Theater Credits
His filmography includes The Good Nurse on Netflix. He also produced Crown Heights . This marked his first leading role in a feature film. Crown Heights earned Independent Spirit and NAACP Image nominations. On stage, he debuted on Broadway. He was in Charles Fuller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning A Soldier’s Play . He also performed in Ngozi Anyanwu’s Good Grief .
Directing Debut and iAm21
His feature directorial debut is The Knife . This psychological thriller was co-written and produced via iAm21. He starred with Aja Naomi King, Melissa Leo, and Manny Jacinto. The film premiered at Tribeca in 2024. He won Best New Narrative Director at Tribeca. It also won Best Cinematography. He received the Jury Prize at the 2024 American Deauville Festival. US theatrical release is set for August 2025. He earned two 2026 NAACP Image nominations for this work. Through iAm21, his producer credits include Beasts of No Nation , The Banker , and Harriet . He also contributed to Broadway productions American Son and Purlie Victorious . Purlie Victorious received a 2024 Tony nomination. iAm21 currently has a multi-year contract with Fifth Season. Vanessa Martinez, a former Amazon executive, is Head of Film and Television Development at iAm21.
Life Beyond Entertainment
Before his creative career, Asomugha played 11 seasons in the NFL. He played for the Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers. He was a top defensive player, earning multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections. He founded the Asomugha Foundation in 2010. This foundation supports youth and women in vulnerable US and African communities.
Current Representation and News
Asomugha is currently represented by CAA, Shelter PR, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. The Body has generated significant local interest recently. This led to several signings. Bella Neuspiel previously signed with Anonymous Content. More announcements regarding The Body and his other projects are expected.