Overview
- The B. B. King Music Company and the Estate of B. B. King announced the development of an estate-backed feature documentary on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
- Grammy-winning producer Vassal Benford is attached as executive producer and Leslie Small is set to direct, with Hamid and Camille Torabpour producing and several other producers named.
- The estate has pledged cooperation and archival access, which the announcement says will allow the film to trace King’s rise from the Mississippi Delta to international stardom and show his influence across blues, rock, soul, jazz and popular music.
- The documentary is presented as a companion piece to the previously announced authorized biopic LUCILLE, but the new project’s production schedule, distribution partners and release timing have not been disclosed.
- Expect the estate’s control and archival access to shape the film’s narrative and sourcing, and watch for future announcements about financing, distributors and a production timeline that will determine when audiences can see the film.