Casting has started for an upcoming bio-pic that will center on the early origins of legendary rap group N.W.A. Read more after the jump!

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Director F. Gary Gray is looking for new actors and actresses to star in “Straight Outta Compton.”

Gray, who has lensed movies like “The Italian Job,” “The Negotiator,” and “Friday,” is seeking talent aged 18-25 for the flick. Roles are open for the parts of Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Yella and MC Ren.

Earlier this year, Ice Cube spoke about having Gray on board to direct the film:

“We’re excited about him being part of the project. The script is getting tighter and tighter, and once the script is tight as sweaty butt cheeks, we’ll put it out, and we’ll start working on it.”

Talent is encouraged to submit a video audition to the address below: