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Ryan Kyle Coogler (born May 23, 1986) is an American filmmaker. He has received an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, four Black Reel Awards, a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and ten NAACP Image Awards. Coogler directed a few short films at the USC School of Cinematic Arts before his feature-length debut with Fruitvale Station (2013). He then transitioned to directing and writing franchise films, including the Rocky series spinoff, Creed (2015), as well as the Marvel films Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Coogler also produced the historical drama Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) and the supernatural horror film Sinners (2025), which he also wrote and directed. He received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Picture for both films, while for Sinners, he was also nominated for Best Director and won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. In 2013, he was included on Time's list of the 30 people under 30 who are changing the world. In 2018, Coogler was named the runner-up of Time's Person of the Year, and he was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. In 2021, Coogler, his wife, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian founded multimedia production company Proximity Media. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ryan Coogler, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
The series opens in Atlanta, Georgia, where four childhood friends—Slim, Q, Mike, and Daron—first come together to form the group 112. After struggling to make a name for themselves, they are discovered by the legendary production duo Tim & Bob, who introduce them to a world of opportunity. Their signing with Puff Daddy’s Bad Boy Records propels them into the spotlight, leading to their debut album and collaborations with some of hip hop's biggest stars. Their unforgettable contribution to the 1997 hit "I’ll Be Missing You," alongside Faith Evans, catapults them into the mainstream, earning them their first Grammy and proving they have staying power. Through personal conflicts, business betrayals, and the changing dynamics of the music industry, the series charts the evolution of 112’s sound, from their smooth and sultry early hits like "Only You" and "Cupid," to their bold moves in the 2000s with tracks like "Peaches & Cream." As they rise to the top of the charts with each album, they face the pressure of fame, complicated relationships, and the inner turmoil that threatens to break the group apart. The series also explores the impact of their music, showcasing the cultural shift that 112 helped usher during the '90s and early 2000s—blending hip-hop, R&B, and pop in ways that shaped a generation of artists and fans alike.
