Omar Epps, & More Will Star In The Film 'Moses The Black'
Omar Epps, Chukwudi Iwuji, Wiz Khalifa & Quavo Will Star In Upcoming Film ‘Moses The Black’
Omar Epps (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), Chukwudi Iwuji (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, Peacemaker), plus Hip-Hop superstars Wiz Khalifa and Quavo are set to star in the upcoming gangland drama Moses The Black. 50 Cent will serve as an executive producer on the project under his G-Unit Film and Television production company.
Deadline exclusively reports that the film will follow a modern-day Chicago gangster and is inspired by the fifth-century saint of the same name. Principal photography is set to begin late spring.
Per Deadline:
Pic is a story about a gangster in modern day Chicago, inspired by the repentance story of the fifth-century saint of the same name. Epps plays Chicago gang leader and lead character Malik, with Khalifa as 2wo-3ree, the confident and volatile leader of Malik’s young crew. It marks the Grammy nominated rapper’s second movie role and his first as one of the leads. Quavo plays Straw, Malik’s arch-nemesis. The title character, St. Moses the Black, is played by Iwuji. Principal photography is slated for later this spring in Chicago.
The website reports that Yelena Popovic (Man of God) will handle the script, and other producers on the project will be Alexandros Potter and Popovic for Simeon Faith.
Wiz Khalifa will executive produce through his Taylor Gang Films, while Epps will also serve as an executive producer through his production company BrooklynWorks Films.
Speaking on being involved with the film 50 Cent said, “I’m excited to be a part of Moses the Black as an executive producer. Collaborating with great talent ensures we’re bringing authentic and compelling stories to the screen. Yelena’s vision for this film is sure to create a hit.”
“Yelena Popovic is an immensely impactful storyteller, and I’m looking forward to bringing “Moses the Black” to life alongside this incredibly talented group of artists,” Epps added.
“I’m excited to be working with Yelena and alongside Omar, Quavo and Chukwudi on Moses The Black. As an actor and executive producer on the project, I can’t wait to start shooting and for all my fans to see the film!” said Khalifa.
Moses The Black sounds very promising, we can’t wait to see what this shapes up to be.
