A few months ago, we learned that Demetrius Shipp Jr. would be bringing the legendary Tupac back to life in biopic ‘All Eyez On Me.‘ Shipp has now taken to Instagram to reflect on making the movie and how much of a honor it is to have been given such a wonderful opportunity. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m so ready for this one.
Tupac Biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’ Moves To Vegas To Finish Filming; Cast To Be Honored By The City
The Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me, has been filming in Atlanta since earlier this year, and yesterday, they moved over to Las Vegas to complete the film. As you know, Pac died following the Bruce Seldon vs. Mike Tyson fight at the MGM Grand in Vegas in 96, so the cast will be reenacting “the hours and events leading up to that fateful night.” According to a press release, some of the cast and crew will be honored by the City of Sin today with a proclamation from Clark County Commissioner, Lawrence Weekly. This includes the film’s director Benny Boom, and the actor portraying Tupac, Demetrius Shipp Jr. No word on when this will hit theaters, but I’m looking forward to it. Will you be checking for it?
Benny Boom Says Directing Tupac’s ‘All Eyez On Me’ Biopic Is The Ultimate Peak In His Career
While fans patiently await the arrival of the Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me, the film’s director Benny Boom sat down with XXL mag to reveal some of the highs and lows to making a film about such an iconic artist. Boom also opened up about the deeper meaning behind the film and his choice to the cast of Demetrius Shipp Jr. as the legendary West Coast rapper. Hit the jump for more.
DeRay Davis & Grace Gibson Added To Tupac Biopic
The Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me, is in production, and they’ve been adding to the cast week after week. We already know that Jamal “Gravy” Woolward has reprised his role as Biggie (as he played him in the Biggie biopic) for this, newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr. is playing Pac and Kat Graham will play Jada Pinkett-Smith. Now comedian DeRay Davis has been added as “Legs,” a Pac associate from Baltimore who is described as “a smooth brutha from the streets.” Above, he’s pictured alongside Outlawz member Young Noble, who will be playing himself in the film. The role of Faith Evans has been cast as well, going to actress Grace Gibson. Check out her pic in the gallery. I truly can’t wait to see how this turns out.
(Photo) Take Look A On The Set Of Tupac Biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’
The long awaited Tupac biopic ‘All Eyez on Me’ has finally been set in motion. The film is currently in production down in Atlanta after landing director Benny Boom and locking in a star studded cast, including Kat Graham, Jamal Wooldard, and Demetrius Shipp Jr. Check out photos from the set in the gallery!
Kat Graham To Play Jada Pinkett Smith In Tupac Biopic ‘All Eyez on Me’
The production of the Tupac biopic, ‘All Eyez On Me’ is currently in motion and it has recently been reported that actress Kat Graham has been casted to play Jada Pinkett Smith. The Vampire Diaries actress, will join an already stacked cast which includes actors, Danai Gurira, Jamal Woolard and Demetrius Shipp Jr. More below.
