Devil in a blue dress artist black man?

You're likely thinking of the movie adaptation of "Devil in a Blue Dress", which starred Denzel Washington as Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins.

It's important to note that the character of Easy Rawlins in the book series is actually described as being a light-skinned black man. However, the film adaptation took some creative liberties with the casting, and it's a decision that has been both praised and criticized.

It's interesting to see how adaptations sometimes diverge from the original source material, and how these choices impact the audience's perception of the characters.