The Book of Clarence is a 2024 American biblical comedy-drama film written and directed by Jeymes Samuel. It offers a fresh take on the classic Hollywood biblical epic, focusing on the story of Clarence, a streetwise and struggling man living in A.D. 33 Jerusalem. The film is set during the time of Jesus Christ and incorporates biblical figures like Jesus, Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, and Pontius Pilate, though the central narrative revolves around the fictional character of Clarence. LaKeith Stanfield stars as Clarence, who, in an attempt to free himself of debt and carve a path to a better life, decides to pose as a new messiah.
