A new 6-part series The Outsiders spearheaded by award-winning photographer and director Simon Frederick (Black is the New Black, They Gotta Have Us), was released 4 October, streaming on YouTube Originals.

The series profiles a pioneering cast of Black talent from around the world, shaping entertainment, technology, sport, and culture as we know it.

Painting a raw and unfiltered picture of succeeding while Black in today’s society, through intimate and frank interviews.

Throughout the series each cast member will take a seat on Frederick’s infamous “Griots Box” sharing ideas, experiences, and memories through personal stories. Revealing their truth on the themes that emerge throughout the series, that tell the stories of young Black visionaries and how they are shaping the future.

The line-up includes a powerhouse of UK talent: Reni Eddo-Lodge, Mo Gilligan, Clara Amfo, Campbell Addy, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Vanessa Kingori, Jamal Edwards, Fenn O’Meally, Candice Brathwaite, Sophie Duker, Suli Breaks, Chidera Eggerue, Julie Adenuga, Alex Scott, MNEK, Munya Chawawa, Celeste, George the Poet, Eunice Olumide, Niko Omilana, Jeremy Lynch, Jordan Stephens, Dumi Oburota, Rachel Ama, Chanel Ambrose and Ncuti Gatwa.

Black artists from the U.S. are also set to join the production which include; Alicia Garza, Amanda Seales, Elladj Balde, Iddris Sandu, Isra Hirsi, Jidenna, Kailand Morris, Marsai Martin, Masego, Miguel, Phillip Youmans, Shaun Ross, Taylor Richardson, Tinashe Kachingwe and Vernon Francois.

Header Image: YouTube Originals/Simon Frederick