Jamal Woolard AKA Gravy talked to Sohh.com about preparing for his very large role as the Notorious B.I.G. in the upcoming biopic Notorious. Similar to B.I.G., Gravy also grew up as a New York M.C. and was known for his “large” stature. Regardless of the body-type similarities, Gravy had to undergo rigorous training at the “B.I.G. Bootcamp” where he was taught everything from B.I.G.’s iconic stance, the way he held the mic, and even how to gain weight (over 55 lbs. to be exact) to look more like Mr. Wallace.

Woolard states he had to learn the following movements:

Mannerisms, behavior, vocal training, knowing which hand he used to talk, the head rolls the rub of the nose, the breathing patterns.”

“The walk, the wobble the way his feet pointed out. The chin, keeping the chin high so the eyes look closed, always screwing up your face, never having a solid face.”

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