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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Russell Hornsby, ranked

Russell Hornsby appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as The Hate U Give or Fences.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Russell Hornsby appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
The Hate U Give. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas, 2017
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The Hate U Give
George Tillman Jr., 2018

Starr Carter is a 16-year-old American girl who lives in the predominantly black neighborhood of Garden Heights, but attends a predominantly white private school Williamson Prep. After a gun goes off at a party Starr is attending, Starr is driven home by her childhood best friend, Khalil.

Fences. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 1986 book
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Fences
August Wilson, 1986
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Fences
Denzel Washington, 2016

In 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson lives with his wife Rose and their son Cory, and works as a garbage collector alongside his best friend, Jim Bono. Gabriel has since moved out to live across the street at Miss Pearl’s house, so Troy no longer gets rent money from Gabe, which places the family under financial strain.

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 1997 book, The Bone Collector
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The Bone Collector
Jeffery Deaver, 1997
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Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
Mark Bianculli, VJ Boyd, 2020

The series follows NYPD officer Amelia Sachs, who partners up with disabled forensic expert Lincoln Rhyme and his team to solve cases in pursuit of the legendary serial killer, the Bone Collector and to help capture some of the most dangerous criminals in America.