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“I’m looking forward to working with award-winning
actress Angela Bassett,” said Tillman. “I’ve been a huge fan of her
work for such a long time. She and the entire cast bring such a wealth
of talent, I am beyond thrilled.”
“Finding BIG was a
task in itself and I’m honored that so many young men came out to
audition for the role,” said Voletta Wallace. “However, it was Jamal's
charming personality, warm spirit, wonderful sense of humor and
beautiful smile that won my heart. He is a talented and charismatic
actor and I am excited that he will bring Christopher's character to the
big screen.”
In just a few short
years, The Notorious B.I.G. rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become
one of the most influential hip hop artists of all time. B.I.G. was a
gifted storyteller; his narratives about violent life on the streets
were told with a gritty, objective realism that won him enormous respect
and credibility. His stories were universal and gave a voice to his
generation.
The film also stars up
and coming actors Antonique Smith, Naturi Naughton, Dennis White and
Julia Pace Mitchell.
NOTORIOUS will be
released by Fox Searchlight Pictures on January 16, 2009. Zola
Mashariki, Vice President of Production, and Creative Executive Jason
Hargrove are overseeing the project for Fox Searchlight Pictures. The
film will be produced by Voletta Wallace, Wayne Barrow, Mark Pitts, Bob
Teitel, Trish Hofmann and executive produced by Sean "Diddy" Combs based
on a screenplay by Cheo Hodari Coker and Reggie Rock Bythewood.
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