08/09/07 - Open Casting Call for Role of Notorious B.I.G. for Upcoming Biopic

J-Banks · 08-09-2007, 06:03 PM

Fox Searchlight Pictures to Announce Open Casting Call for Role of Notorious B.I.G. for Upcoming Biopic

Fox Searchlight Pictures and the producers of an as of yet untitled biographical film about the life of the Notorious B.I.G. will hold an open casting call for the role of the slain MC. According to the Associated Press, actors and non-actors alike who resemble Biggie will be considered for the film, which has been in the works for seven years now. “As it relates to the individual Christopher Wallace - his looks, his stature, what he represented, the swagger, the sensibility of the man - all those elements are very difficult to find, no matter where you go,” Barrow told the AP on Thursday (August 9). “In the typical Hollywood world, no one came to mind outside of Forest Whitaker who could capture that essence genuinely.” Barrow added that the 47 year-old Whitaker was not seriously considered for the role because of his age.”There will only be one Christopher Wallace, but I’m happy that his legacy will open a door for another to walk through,” Big’s mom Voletta Wallace said in a statement to the Associated Press. “I don’t want you to just imitate him. I want to see his swagger, his style, his energy and smile come through.” Wallace and the rapper’s former managers, Mark Pitts and Wayne Barrow are producing the film.
According to Pitts, it will focus on “the humanity within Christopher himself.” Journalist Cheo Hodari Coker, who penned the biography Unbelievable: The Life, Death, and Afterlife of the Notorious B.I.G. wrote the film’s script along with writer Reggie Rock Bythewood. Despite ealier reports, Barrow also confirmed that Training Day director Antoine Fuqua will not be helming the project. Production is expected to begin this fall. Beginning on Sunday (August 12) at 3 a.m., anybody interested in trying out for the role can submit audition videos online at and .

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26shotz · 08-09-2007, 06:40 PM

First Props. I think it would be hard to play his character.

Chobie · 08-09-2007, 06:50 PM

Damn, wish I could star in that movie, even if it's just as an extra.

Seatown · 08-09-2007, 06:59 PM

propz........

Superman · 08-09-2007, 07:01 PM

jus get guerilla black on board lol

GMNRecordsCT3 · 08-09-2007, 07:49 PM

I thought Gravy got that?

M1KE. · 08-09-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chobie

Damn, wish I could star in that movie, even if it's just as an extra.

you cant star in a movie if yous an extra ahah

Send Fi Mi Army · 08-09-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chobie

Damn, wish I could star in that movie, even if it's just as an extra.

you got to be fat and ugly to star in this movie

LooseCannon23 · 08-09-2007, 08:06 PM

gorriila black..
lmao.....

.... oh well

MC B STREETZ · 08-09-2007, 08:09 PM

jus get guerilla black or gravy

BonafideN804 · 08-09-2007, 08:20 PM

Guerrilla Black is the best choice.

Chi-TownKid773 · 08-09-2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonafideN804

Guerrilla Black is the best choice.

CANT A NIGGA ALIVE SAY DAT AINT TRUE

Zhiwai · 08-09-2007, 11:36 PM

Props on this

D_D_D_D_David · 08-10-2007, 12:14 AM

guerilla black all the way homie!!!

iamacasi · 08-10-2007, 07:31 AM

what about bizarre , na i'm just playin'

Lyrical Menace · 08-10-2007, 07:32 AM

ROFLMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOooo

Lyrical Menace · 08-10-2007, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_D_D_D_David

guerilla black all the way homie!!!

Drizzy · 08-10-2007, 09:50 AM

propzzzzzzzzzzzz

08-09-2007, 06:03 PM	#1
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08-09-2007, 06:40 PM	#2
26shotz Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Providence Posts: 3,548 Repped: 883 Repped 565 Times in 173 Posts Neg Reps: 37 Neg Repped at 69 Times in 46 Posts	First Props. I think it would be hard to play his character.

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Superman Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,109 Repped: 203 Repped 593 Times in 51 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	jus get guerilla black on board lol

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BonafideN804 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 104 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Guerrilla Black is the best choice.

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D_D_D_D_David Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,154 Repped: 2,028 Repped 18 Times in 15 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	guerilla black all the way homie!!!

08-10-2007, 07:31 AM	#15
iamacasi Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 25 Repped: 1 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	what about bizarre , na i'm just playin'

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