American rapper Curtis Jackson, acting under the pseudonym 50 Cent, will play one of the main roles in the sports-crime thriller Free Agents for Lionsgate, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film narrates about a young man who dreams of being successful in American football. The guy's career is just beginning to take shape when colleagues drag him into a dangerous story - the players decide to steal from the bosses who profit from the athletes. 50 Сent will play the leader of the footballers.
“50 has been legendary in all ways I have been extremely impressed by his amazing energy onscreen and his ability to light up every scene he is in,” said Deon Taylor in a statement. “I truly believe this extremely complex role will truly allow the world to understand just how unbelievably talented 50 is as an artist.”
“50 is part of the Lionsgate family and time and again has proven to be a compelling presence as an actor,” stated Erin Westerman, Lionsgate’s motion picture group president of production.
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