Congrats! ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Star Corey Hawkins Lands Lead Role In ’24’ Spinoff

Newcomer Corey Hawkins, who starred as Dr. Dre in last year’s smash hit Straight Outta Compton, has just landed his next major role. The Juliard-trained actor will be starring in Fox’s new series 24: Legacy, a spinoff of the popular show, 24. Though only a pilot is ordered for now, 24: Legacy is expected to land a 13-episode order. Hawkins will play the lead role of Eric Carter, and per Vanity:

“Described as strong and smart, Eric came from a very rough background and turned his life around in the Army Rangers. Now back home in Virginia with his wife Nicole (yet to be cast), he’s pulled back into action as his past comes looking for him.”

Will you be tuning in?


(Photos) Wait – Is Lupita Nyong’o Dating This ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Actor?!

Straight Outta Compton has taken its actors – all relative unknowns before the film – and made them into celebrities overnight. Of course the focus is on the main three guys: Corey Hawkins (playing Dr. Dre), O’Shea Jackson Jr.‘s fine ass (playing his father, Ice Cube) and Jason Mitchell (playing the late Eazy-E,) and besides gaining quite the social media following in the last few weeks and having their name and faces plastered on posters and screens across the globe, it looks like their love lives are getting a boost as well! Earlier this week, actress Lupita Nyong’o posted her very first #MCM…and it went to none other than Mr. Hawkins (aka Dre if you’re still not solid with who’s who yet, LOL.)


Dr. Dre Says He’s Never “Considered Himself A Rapper”

Dr. Dre Says He’s Never “Considered Himself A Rapper”. Hop into the post for all the details! #IFWT!


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