Exclusive: Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha Talk Romance Drama ‘Sylvie’s Love’

Now playing on Amazon Prime Video is the romantic drama “Sylvie’s Love” starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha. The film had its World Premiere at January’s Sundance Film Festival.

Written and directed by Eugene Ashe, the cast includes Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Regé-Jean Page, Eva Longoria, Aja Naomi King, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jemima Kirke, Alano Miller, MC Lyte, Tone Bell, Erica Gimpel, John Magaro, and Lance Redick..

Set in ’50s and ’60s New York City, the story follows aspiring television producer Sylvie (Thompson) as she meets aspiring saxophonist Robert (Asomugha) when he takes a job at her father’s record store in Harlem. After a summer romance that comes to an end, the two fatefully reconnect several years later and find that their feelings for each other have never disappeared.

BlackFilmandTV.com’s Wilson Morales spoke with Thompson and Asomugha about the film. For Tessa, who has plenty of film credits such as Sorry To Bother You, Little Woods, Thor: Ragnarok, Creed, Creed II, Avengers: Endgame, Men in Black: International as well as the TV series Westworld, this film puts her at the center in a romantic genre. For Asomugha, who broke out in the critically acclaimed Crown Heights opposite Lakeith Stanfield, this film should put him to the attention of studios and producers who are looking for the next leading man.