They Cloned Tyrone
2023 film by Juel Taylor
They Cloned Tyrone is a 2023 American science fiction comedy mystery film directed by Juel Taylor, in his feature film directorial debut, from a screenplay he wrote with Tony Rettenmaier. It stars John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx (who also serves as a producer) as an unlikely trio uncovering a shadow government cloning conspiracy. David Alan Grier and Kiefer Sutherland also appear in supporting roles.
They Cloned Tyrone premiered at the American Black Film Festival on June 14, 2023. It was released in limited theaters on July 14, 2023, before being released by Netflix on July 21. The film received positive reviews from critics.
Plot
Fontaine is a drug dealer in a suburban neighborhood called the Glen. One night, after obtaining payment from one of his customers, Slick Charles, he is killed by an opposing drug dealer named Isaac.
The next morning, Slick is shocked when Fontaine shows up for the money once again, somehow alive and without any recollection of the previous night's events. The two find Slick's sex worker Yo-Yo, to confirm Slick's claims of his death, confusing Fontaine.
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