Rapper eazye poses for a portrait in april 1989 in union square in new york, new york. Two relative unknown actors are going to take on one of the biggest hip hop movies in recent history. A movie cast next to the real eazy e, ice cube, dr. Lil eazy e tears up as he recalls final moments with father before his. The true stories of some of the most seminal figures in west coast hiphop history, including ice cube, dr. Dres and eazyes rhymes for the groups landmark album, straight outta compton, released in 1988.
Gerald elliot jerry heller october 6, 1940 september 2, 2016 was an american music manager and businessman. Dre, eazy e for straight outta compton delayed film based on pioneering hiphop group set to begin principal photography within two months. Aug 14, 2015 straight outta compton actors oshea jackson jr. In 2015, mitchell played compton rapper eazy e in the biopic straight outta compton 2015, with his performance being met with significant praise by critics. How the straight outta compton actors compare to their. As eazyes widow tomica woodswright, yesterday filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against arnold e. Universal pictures released the first cast photo from the upcoming n. Dre and eazy e with righteous attitude, honoring a rich legacy while expressing themselves to a new. Eric lynn wright september 7, 1963 march 26, 1995, known professionally as eazye, was an american rapper and rap mogul who propelled west coast rap and gangsta rap by leading the group n. Dre as producers, as was eazy e s widow, tomica woodswright, while mc ren and dj yella served as creative consultants. Feb 24, 2016 the movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web.
Jason mitchell eazye behind the scenes movie interview. Suge knight gives eazy e aids straight outta compton bill i did not bang that woman. Nov 02, 2015 heller, played by actor paul giamatti, can be seen as the source of conflict between group members ice cube, eazye and dr dre in straight outta compton. Aug 14, 2015 biopic straight outta compton tells the epic story of hiphop and n. Eazye celebrity profile check out the latest eazye photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. A and its label, ruthless records, pushing the boundaries of lyrical content. Aug 26, 2015 one rapper in particular was not too pleased with actor jason mitchells portrayal of eazye. Straight outta compton 810 movie clip madness in detroit. Straight outta compton reject nwa movie cast would outrage dad lil eazy e my dad would be outraged i was rejected in n. How real is straight outta compton when the movie totally omits the fact that dr. After dropping out of high school in the tenth grade, he supported himself primarily by selling drugs before investing. Dre and eazy e s widow tomica wright have signed off on the actors who.
Check out movie behind the scenes, interviews, movie red carpet. Clips shown during the films credits highlight ice cubes subsequent roles as a film actor and dr. Aug 14, 2015 straight outta compton depicts the lives of reallife rap group n. Eric lynn wright, better known by his stage name eazye, was an american rapper who performed solo and as a member of the group nwa wright is affectionately called the godfather of gangsta rap.
A s highly anticipated forthcoming biopic, straight outta compton has received a lot of attention in recent weeks from the films controversial casting process to rumors of eazy e s son, eric wright jr. Close to a week after word came through that ice cubes son was to play his father in the upcoming n. Straight outta compton finally found the cast for the nwa movie. A produced the film, which opens nationwide friday. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. Straight outta compton depicts the lives of reallife rap group n. Dre, eazye for straight outta compton delayed film based on pioneering hiphop group set to begin principal photography within two months. Jason mitchell, who portrays eazye in straight outta compton, took up acting. Straight outta compton 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dre, oshea jackson ice cube, and eric lynn wright eazy e. The only opening credits are graffiti writings of the main characters and their actors.
After he shot grays movie, mitchell beat out a number of established. The actor who plays ice cube in the film, however, was born to take on the role. Dre, eazy e, and ice cube two relative unknown actors are going to take on one of the biggest hip hop movies in recent history. One rapper in particular was not too pleased with actor jason mitchells portrayal of eazy e. Hawkins in straight outta compton 2015 straight outta compton 2015 eazy e in. Straight outta compton is a 2015 american biographical drama film directed by f. White bigg a and eric darnel wright, aka lil eazye technically. Hawkins in straight outta compton 2015 straight outta compton 2015 eazye in. He was best known for his controversial management of west coast rap and gangsta rap pioneers n. Ice cube reveals why eazyes son was rejected for n. Mc ren later said that the only relationship he had with eazy e was through ruthless records, where he released several gold and platinum selling albums. A, released august 1988 on group member eazy e s record label ruthle. Even eazy e s longtime friend mc ren voiced his dislike for eazy e in 1994, calling eazy e a bighead and wannabe megastar, and even suggesting that n. First photo from straight outta compton introduces cast of.
Dre and ice cube are such legends in the hiphop world that its easy to forget both rappers once sang together in the same group. I just wanted to come over and tell you first cause, shit might get a lil thick. Skull island, as well as dramas detroit and mudbound. Despite a report that he was unhappy with the casting, eric wright, jr. Straight outta compton cast interview with ice cube, o. A who is not from compton, california where it was formed. Straight outta compton star jason mitchell accused of misconduct. Straight outta compton has it all wrong says nwa manager. If you thought that the actor playing ice cube in the n. The life and death of controversial rapper eazye and the birth of the career of highly successful actor, movie producer and rapper ice cube and world renowned music producer dr. In the photo, we see the stars who will play young ice cube, dre, and of course the late, eazy e. After five years, several writers, and a picky group of writers, universals n. Dre and eazy e s widow tomica wrighthave signed off on the actors who will play the core members of. Aug 25, 2015 jerry heller, the white, jewish manager of nwa as they rose to worldwide fame, has offered a racially different version of their story from the movie, saying dr.
The actors agent and manager have both dropped him, as has lena waithes the. Apr 16, 2016 scene from the movie, straight outta compton 2015 please subscribe if you enjoyed watching this video. A film rapper refutes report that he was outraged at ice cube for not casting him as his father in upcoming biopic. Dre and eazy e s widow, tomica woods, are also on board as producers of the film. Scene from the movie, straight outta compton 2015 please subscribe if you enjoyed watching this video. He is best known for portraying rapper eazye in the 2015 biopic straight outta compton. They began writing a straight outta compton screenplay together in 2002, focusing mostly on eazy e s. The life and death of controversial rapper eazy e and the birth of the career of highly successful actor, movie producer and rapper ice cube and world renowned music producer dr. Boyznthehood is the debut single by eazy e as a part of n. Lil eazy e coaching the actor playing his dad in n. In 2015, mitchell played compton rapper eazye in the biopic straight outta compton 2015, with his performance being met with significant praise by critics. The group that defined a generation becomes a movie of our time. The neighborhood influenced nwa and then nwa influenced the neighborhood. Eric lynn wright, better known by his stage name eazy e, was an american rapper who performed solo and as a member of the group nwa wright is affectionately called the godfather of gangsta rap.
Oshea jackson, jason mitchell, corey hawkins youtube. Aug 18, 2015 how jason mitchell went from unknown actor to eazye in straight outta compton. Dre, eazy e, dj yella and mc ren are finally getting the biopic treatment, along with some of their famous friends and rivals from the early west coast rap scene. This inclusive documentary takes a unique look at the most influential west coast rap group in history and inventors of gangster rap. Jun 16, 2014 even more obscure is jason mitchell, who insiders say landed the films lead role of eazye after an outofthepark screen test. Heres how the straight outta compton actors compare to their reallife counterparts. They began writing a straight outta compton screenplay together in 2002, focusing mostly on eazy e. Less known is the classically trained actor who is said to have won the role of dre, marcus callender. He had roles in the films contraband 2012 and broken city 20, both of which starred mark wahlberg. Nov 28, 2017 comparisons between scenes from the movie straight outta compton 2015 with the real events from the life of the n. Jason mitchell aka eazy e dropped from the chi and other projects. The members were involved in the production, including ice cube and dr. Biopic straight outta compton tells the epic story of hip.
Jerry heller, the white, jewish manager of nwa as they rose to worldwide fame, has offered a racially different version of their story from the movie, saying dr. The first ones to try were a writer named alan wenkus and documentarian named s. Biopic straight outta compton tells the epic story of. Gary gray, depicting the rise and fall of the gangsta rap group n. Jason mitchell born january 5, 1987 is an american actor. Dre is documented through neverbeforeseen candid interviews, personal photos. Dre to ditch eazyes ruthless records to cofound death row records, which was responsible for the careers of tupac shakur and snoop dogg. Straight outta compton introduces its key players andre young dr. Dre is documented through neverbeforeseen candid interviews, personal photos, and touching stories, giving insight into the real men behind the records. Suge knight gives eazye aids straight outta compton. Becoming dr dre, ice cube, and eazye in straight outta compton. Suge knight gives eazy e aids straight outta compton bill i.
I was very deliberate in my approach to casting the movie, gray said. Straight outta compton cast interview with ice cube, oshea jackson, jason mitchell, corey hawkins. How jason mitchell went from unknown actor to eazy e in straight outta compton. Straight outta compton 2015 scene comparisons youtube. Jul 22, 2015 the first ones to try were a writer named alan wenkus and documentarian named s. Master p was disappointed with eazyes portrayal in. Forget straight outta compton this is the real story.
New nwa biopic straight outta compton coproduced by former members dr dre and ice cube is an inevitably selective portrait of the pioneering gangsta rappers. Jason mitchell is just five years into the acting biz, but in straight outta. Meet nine music icons featured in the film, and the actors who are playing them. A stunt man and an actor with small parts in tv shows including the following and the blacklist. Dre and eazy e s widow tomica wrighthave signed off on the actors who will play the core members of the seminal. Biopic straight outta compton tells the epic story of hiphop and n. The song samples im a ho by whodini and vocal samples from, hold it, now hit it by beastie boys as well as mr. The new orleansbased actor, who is repped by talent connexion. Jul 03, 2014 lil eazye coaching the actor playing his dad in n. This is a movie which will grip you even if youre not a big fan of rap pioneers nwa, dr. Nwa biopic struggles to find its stars hollywood reporter. Straight outta compton actors compared to their characters. Along with the late eazye, they were formerly part of hiphop group n. It has been confirmed that the up and coming actor will not return for.
How jason mitchell went from unknown actor to eazye in. Buy ice cube signed autographed vinyl album lp nwa straight outta compton w beckett at online store. He is best known for portraying rapper eazy e in the 2015 biopic straight outta compton. Dre and the late eazy e, the universal film takes the slot originally reserved for the next bourne installment. Straight outta compton is the debut studio album by american hip hop group n. Becoming dr dre, ice cube, and eazye in straight outta. The kid can act, already knows the hiphop game and brings the same type of singsongy sweetness to tales of the street as yella did.
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