N.W.A. x Straight Outta Compton. WoooHa drops another exclusive as we have the insider details on the script from the NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton. The info. we got (from insider sources working directly on the project) is that the film is at the very early stages of pre-production development with New Line. It’s rumored that the movie was given the green light but apparently the script still needs a lot of revisions as it was coming off too “documentary” type and lacked character development and tension between the group members. Check out all the script details after the jump. None of this should be spoilers if you know your NWA history…
Coming off as too documentary-like makes sense since we know that hip-hop documentary producer S. Leigh Savidge is the original screenplay writer. In fact, last year Savidge produced the movie Straight Outta Puerto Rico which was about the Reggaeton movement and he has produced documentaries ranging from MLK to Death Row Records. We were told the key to the script, which are the parts they are rewriting now, is all about how tight the group was growing up together in South Central before they became famous….really establishing the roots and bond between the group. Next stage is they are bringing in a big-time script writer to revise the original.
The bond that Cube, Dre, Eazy-E, Yella and Ren formed surviving on the streets as teens is the foundation of the movie as we then see them go through trial after trial once they hit the big time. From manager Jerry Heller (who will not be portrayed to kindly in the film), to the fighting between Cube and Eazy-E, to the media backlash that they faced. The movie will show how the group was torn apart and then how they ultimately reconciled during the news of Eazy-E’s bout with AIDs. While the script does touch upon Eazy-E’s death, it is the ties that bind the group from their early days in South Central that bring them back together again as they say final goodbyes to Eazy.
Just like any movie script though expect there to be slight changes but at least we know this will really be about the origins and bond between NWA that could never be broken even through fighting, arrests, drugs, and ultimately death. Man…I’m already looking forward to this movie. I hope it gets made the right way.¬† No casting will be officially announced until the script gets really nailed down. New Line is currently looking at directors. Remember, you heard it here first. You know WoooHa owns the exclusives on the hip-hop movie news.
Suggestion for New Line:
Get Frank P. Williams (one of the founding writers for the Source magazine) or Cheo Hodari Coker or BOTH to revised the script. I know these guys would put their heart and effort to make this a bonafide hip-hop classic flick.
I can't wait to see this movie.
eazy e be played by corey west wilson
holy shit this sounds good. The ONE movie ill go pay to see
This could go really well or extremely wrong. I am optimistic that anyone who touches this will put their all into it. Im curious to see what the soundtrack will be and how the mainstream media will portray this. Just as NWA albums made America nervous, this movie will spark some fear and hopefully not spark any violence in the theater I will be watching this at!
Another suggestion for New Line: Make sure there is plenty of security at these screenings. Its going to get ugly my dear,
Another suggestion for New Line or the film makers – please make this as raw and controversial as NWA really is and stands for. No watered down movie version. Take a risk. This is what made Boyz N the Hood a success. Risk. If done right you will get ALL of us to see this. And not just the bootleg.
magic johnson theater will be packed – the script sounds top notch but like u r saying they will need a pro to make sure this shines.
I agree. They can't hold back on this to do it right. People will be VERY critical of how this movie is made and the tone. NWA is controversial…let's keep it this way.
Who will play Eazy-E? And will CUbe and Dre play themselves? thats tough especially since Cube is an actor himself
Ice Cube
Actor: Percy Daggs III ,
Dr. Dre
Actor: Kenan Thompson ,
MC Ren
Actor: Nick Cannon ,
DJ Yella
Actor: Drake , and last but the greatest
Eazy-E
Actor: Jamie Foxx
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Larenz Tate as Eazy, hands down.
larenz tate eazy e and terrance howard dr dre. Please do interviews with gang members who grew up with eazy and can even give specifics on tensions after eazy was ambushed in the the recording studio by suge knight. Don't forget ren and yella.
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Words are powerful. Don't speak that negativity into exsistence. And just in case you didn't know, the subjects in this movie (MC Ren, Ice Cube & Dr. Dre) and a gang of their offspring and affiliates went on a tour called “UP IN SMOKE” funded by Magic Johnson and there was not one single incident. Let your attitude reflect your username……HARMONY!!!! (((LOL)))
Don't forget Arabian Prince, D.O.C., Above The Law, Kokane, J.J. Fad, Michel'le, World Class Wrecking Crew, C.I.A., Lay Law, Will.I.Am (When he was gangsta and wrote and produced for Eazy), how Treach wrote and produced for Eazy after Dre left, B.O.N.E. Thugz & Harmony, The Ruthless/Lench Mob tensions, Dr. Dre slapping Dee Barnes from Pump It Up Video show, and a gang of other stuff. Hell, let me rewrite, revise, or supervise the script…..(((LOL)))
Don't forget Arabian Prince, D.O.C., Above The Law, Kokane, J.J. Fad, Michel'le, World Class Wrecking Crew, C.I.A., Lay Law, Will.I.Am (When he was gangsta and wrote and produced for Eazy), how Treach wrote and produced for Eazy after Dre left, B.O.N.E. Thugz & Harmony, The Ruthless/Lench Mob tensions, Dr. Dre slapping Dee Barnes from Pump It Up Video show, and a gang of other stuff. Hell, let me rewrite, revise, or supervise the script…..(((LOL)))
been prayn they make a movie like this cant wait 2 c it. Larenz Tate 2 play Eazyz role no doubt!!!!
Hell nah Larenz Tate would not be a good candidate to play Eazy-E!!!! Yall trippin’ for real now….I’m a big NWA fan and been down with em’, since “Dope Man” & Boyz N Da Hood and I think that Eazy-E’s son, Li’l Eazy should play him, since they’re the same height and he looks exactly like his father…
I hope they will feature Tim Dog!
i think Eazy e should be played by his son,Lil Eazy E……and his other son,Yung eazy e play eazy when he was in NWA…….maybe
I agree with you homey!!!!
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It would be an honorable tribute if the late Eazy-E will be played by his son, however Larenz Tate would make a good choice for he has that stunning resemblance to him as well as an unquestionable acting prowess.
YUNGEAZY-E 3RD SON OF EAZY-E NEEDS TO PLAY HIS DAD HE SOUNDS JUST LIKE
HIM AND LOOKS LIKE HIM TOO
YUNGEAZY-E 3RD SON OF EAZY-E NEEDS TO PLAY HIS DAD HE SOUNDS JUST LIKE
HIM AND LOOKS LIKE HIM TOO
Here’s who should be in the cast:
Anthony Mackie as Dr. Dre
Columbus Short as Ice Cube
Marc John Jefferies as Eazy-E
Ethan James as MC Ren
Mel Jackson as DJ Yella
I LIKE the idea of having Eazy be portrayed by Larenz Tate. I didn’t even THINK about it until I saw it here. Good choice if they do it.
I will DEFINITELY want to see this movie, if and when it comes out. As long as I’m breathin, I’ll be watching.
ive been down with ruthless since day one…
i have all of the n.w.a cd”s
all of eazy-Es cds, all of bone thugs etc…
i really hope this movie is good!! i cant fucking wait
hopefully its everything i want and more…
no pressure new line, but you better not fuck this shit up
i dont think the rappers should play themselves. keep in mind that cube and dre are 40 and this movie will be set when they were young
Okay i know how you guys think itd be best if eazy’s son played him, but look new lines gonna want people that are professional and have had experience. Therefore making Larenz tate as eazy, and please dont fuck up this movie,
Hurry up and drop the movie
I wonder if the movie would include Bone Thugs N Harmony?
I heard lil eazy-e wil be cast as his father
MARC JOHN JEFFERIES SHOULD BE EAZY-E.
A script had already been written by Cli-n-Tel, a person who was actually there in the beginning of the formation of NWA, before the idea was hijacked by MTV and Eazy E’s widow, Tomica Wright. The script is based on Jerry Heller’s book “Ruthless”, but Mrs. Wright refused to give the right to use some music. Rumor is that it is a kick ass script. It will be ashame if MTV and New Line does this film. They will turn it into some untrue commercialized crap. The REAL story needs to be told.