Production for a Tupac biopic is scheduled to begin late spring/early summer with director Antoine Fuqua. The film will be shot in Los Angeles, New York, Georgia & Las Vegas.
The cast for the film is still underway but producers James G. Robinson, David Robinson and LT Hutton have confirmed to produce the film. Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur-Davis, will also be apart production for her son’s biopic as executive producer.
“I am confident that Morgan Creek will stay true to the common goal we share of depicting Tupac’s life in a way that will allow the world to see the authenticity of his artistry, his hopes and his life goals,” Afeni Shakur said in a statement about the film.
The production will showcase his meteoric rise to stardom as a musician and an actor, while also showcasing some of his moments in prison, and the controversial time at Death Row Records.
“I am honored to be part of the process that is bringing his life and legacy to the big screen,” LT Hutton added. “I am thankful to Afeni Shakur for giving this project her blessing and to Morgan Creek for giving it the green light.”
Universal Pictures will distribute the film in North America, while Morgan Creek will co-distribute the film with Morgan Creek International overseas.
via: allhiphop
