The trailer for this new documentary film from Apple TV+ just dropped, and looks to be an inspirational journey:

With unprecedented access and candid interviews, “Number One on the Call Sheet” takes us on an intimate journey with some of Hollywood’s most extraordinary leading Black men and women as they shine a light on the joys and challenges of being a Black actor, share breakthrough moments, discuss blueprints for success and honor legends, while recognizing the next generation’s enormous potential.

It’s a two-parter, one focusing on “Black Leading Women in Hollywood” (directed by Shola Lynch), the other on “Black Leading Men in Hollywood” (directed by Reginald Hudlin) who are, in fact, number one on the call sheet—

A Hollywood term for the lead actor or actress of a film listed first on the daily schedule.

Also, a term of status.

I had no idea status was attached to the top slot of a call sheet, though I understand how rare it is for that slot—usually the lead of the movie—to be held by a Black performer.

It’s a prodigious assembly of extraordinary artists, and the trailer tells me the stories will be funny, inspiring, and unforgettable.

Number One on the Call Sheet is the culmination of four years of work and streams on March 28 on Apple TV+.

I’m nostalgically inclined to like this trailer: Growing up, I was a huge fan of The Fantastic 4 (especially the 1967 animated series—in reruns, thank you very much!). I was especially fond of Johnny “Human Torch” Storm and his catchphrase “Flame on!”. I would doodle him in my notebooks (very elementary stuff, mind you; basically stacks of rectangles representing a body, arms, and legs, in red marker). I’m definitely digging the aesthetic here—the retro-’60s-high-tech vibe works for me—and the soundtrack is, well, fantastic. I’m excited.

Moody visuals, classic animation style, and a stellar voice cast. From Bruce Timm (creator of the multi-Emmy Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series), J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves. Set, seemingly, in an alt-’40s, with a familiar rogues’ gallery: Catwoman, Harvey Dent/Two-Face, Harley Quinn, Penguin, and more. On Amazon Prime Video, of all places.