There are three people that must agree to everything on the upcoming NWA biopic “Straight Outta Compton” (Cube, Dre and Eazy-E’s widow Tomica Wright,) so it’s been a LONG time coming (five years and four different writers) but finally, the main roles have been casted and the production is about to be under way! As previously reported, Ice Cube’s 23-year-old son O’Shea Jackson Jr. will be playing his father. Today, we’ve learned that classically trained actor Marcus Callender will play Dr. Dre, while the even lesser-known Jason Mitchell will play Eazy-E. Both actors have had bit parts in a couple of TV shows, but nothing major at all, so this will definitely be huge for them both. Dre was lobbying for Fruitvale Station actor Michael B. Jordan to play him, but he had a prior commitment with a Fantastic Four reboot. F. Gary Gray (who’s previously worked with Cube on Friday) will hold directorial duties, and principal photography is set to begin in less than two months. I can’t WAIT to see this!
(Photo) Zendaya Tapped To Play Aaliyah In BioPic?!
It seems like the 17 year old vocalist and Disney star Zendaya, has been tapped to play the role of the late R&B songstress Aaliyah, for the Lifetime Biopic ‘Aaliyah: Princess of R&B’.
(Video) WHO Will Play Ice Cube In NWA Biopic ‘Straight Out Of Compton’ ?!
Earlier this year, Ice Cube confirmed that a NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton was being produced with the help of Dr. Dre, widow Tomica Woods-Wright, and Universal Studios. He also was very public about him wanting his son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., to audition for his role. It looks like the the rapper will get his way. Papa Cube recently revealed that his Junior got the role to play him in the film. To check out what Ice Cube had to say, click below.
Whitney Houston Lifetime Movie Casts Its Lead! Find Out Who Will Be Playing The Late Singer
Yaya DaCosta will play legendary singer Whitney Houston in Angela Bassett’s directorial debut of the late singers biopic tentatively titled “Whitney Houston” for Lifetime.
Tupac’s Cousin Raises Over 10 Million In Hope Of Telling The Lyricist’s True Story Through Film
Although the legendary West coast native, Tupac Shakur has been gone for 18 years, his legacy continues through his fans and visionaries putting in the work to paint the picture of the lyricist’s life. William Lesane, Tupac’s cousin is the latest visionary making an effort, and has raised $15 million in his process to create a future movie depicting the true life of Tupac.
(Photos) An Aaliyah Biopic May Be Coming To VH1…Starring Who?
It’s been years in the making, but finally, it looks like this Aaliyah biopic will be coming into fruition. A few months back, the late singer’s uncle/former manager, Barry Hankerson, took to Twitter with a movie poster, revealing that a movie about Aaliyah’s life would be coming to VH1 on August 25, 2014…the 13-year anniversary of her untimely death. (Crazy that it’s been so long, huh?) No more details were revealed, but since then, little details have trickled in…including a few contenders for the coveted starring role. When the movie was first talked about years ago, Keshia Chante (who now is the host of 106 & Park, but then was just a singer on the comeup) was said to have nabbed the starring role, and it looks like there still may be something there. Taking to her Instagram just a few days ago, Keshia posted a photo of Aaliyah with the caption, “The Audition.” Apparently actress Tristin Mays was in the running as well, but in the end, she didn’t make the cut. Check out what she had to say below, as well as a few other rumored contenders for the role.
