Welcoming Producer Marvin Jones III to DEFIANT: The True Story of Captain Robert Smalls
Legion M is thrilled to welcome Marvin Jones III (aka “Krondon”) to the in-development feature film Defiant, which details the incredible true story of Civil War hero, Captain Robert Smalls. You may recognize Marvin from his roles as “Tobias Whale” in the CW show Black Lightning and as “Tombstone” in Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Marvin will join the project Defiant, as a producer.
Defiant is the true story of enslaved harbor pilot Robert Smalls who, in the midst of the Civil War, pulled off the most audacious heist in history by stealing a Confederate warship, disguising himself as the Captain, filling it with family and friends and sailing to freedom. Producing the project alongside Jones III are the Wolper Organization (Roots) and legendary actor, director, producer and Legion M advisor Bill Duke as Executive Producer (Mandy, Predator, Black Lightning).
“Marvin is an incredibly talented individual with a bright future both in front of and behind the camera,” said Bill Duke, Legion M advisor and Executive Producer. “He understands the power of fans, is passionate about this amazing story, and we're thrilled to add his energy to our team as we continue our movement of uniting fans to tell this and many other important stories.”
“Legion M is paving the way for a new era of Hollywood, one in which the fans control and have a say in what’s being produced. I’m excited to be joining such an innovative company that has an explicit pulse on the industry with a multitude of original projects, including DEFIANT. I’m looking forward to adding to the impact by paving a new path with Legion M and how entertainment is produced going forward.”
Learn more about Marvin, his career, and his role on Defiant following the button below and stay tuned for more exciting news on this amazing project in the near future.
Welcome to Legion M, Marvin!