Biopic Tupac Shakur changed director again
The biographical drama about the life of the cult rapper Tupac Shakur has found a new director. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Benny Boom (Airmail Tomorrow) is in talks to replace Karl Franklin.Karl , we recall, in April this year took the place of John Singleton. After some time, Singleton published an angry post on social networks, stating that the people working on the project did not respect the legacy of Tupac at all. John also promised all fans of this legendary person to shoot their own version of the biopic. Morgan Creek , which oversees the project, needs to sort out the formation of the film crew and cast as quickly as possible, because if the film does not go into production by the end of the year, the rights to it will return to the mother of the late rapper, Afeni Shakur ... However, it prevents producers not only from leapfrog with the directors, but also all sorts of scandals and lawsuits that accompany the stage of preproduction.  Meanwhile, thanks to the success of the musical drama “Voice of the Streets”, which grossed more than $ 200 million worldwide, the biopic Tupac is beginning to look more and more financially attractive for its creators. In addition, the very life story of this outstanding person, with all its ups, downs and mysterious death, can be called very cinematic. As the character Tupac Shakur has appeared on the big screens twice: in Notorius and the aforementioned Voice of the Streets. Both times they were supporting roles, played by Anthony Mackie and Mark Rose, respectively ... The Topic of Article: Biopic Tupac Shakur changed director again. |
