It was recently announced who would play Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E in the upcoming NWA biopic, “Straight Outta Compton.” Now today, Dr. Dre and Ice Cube revealed the first official picture of the cast! Check out the flick after the jump!
(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.
Biopics Race To The Box Office: N.W.A. VS Tupac
For years there have been many rumors as well as many attempts by television networks to depict the biopic story of West Coast rapper and legend, the late Tupac Shakur. Back in February film director John Singleton inked a deal with Morgan Creek Productions that would make him the visionary in charge of bringing Tupac’s life and works to the big screen. Production is slated to begin in June or July of this year. Sounds great huh? Well..
