Here is a new movie trailer for “”Notorious,” a biopic of legendary Brooklyn rapper Christopher Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. and Biggie Smalls. The movie will be released in theaters January 16, 2009. See photos and the trailer here.
“Notorious” is directed by George Tillman Jr., (“Soul Food” and “Men of Honor”) and written by Reggie Rock Bythewood (“Get on the Bus,” “Biker Boyz”). Up and coming Brooklyn rapper Jamal “Gravy” Woolard stars as The Notorious B.I.G.
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. He 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.
Celebrated actress Angela Bassett stars as Christopher Wallace’s mother, Voletta Wallace. Rounding out the cast and playing characters who are well known in the hip-hop music scene; Derek Luke as Sean Diddy Combs, Anthony Mackie as Tupac Shakur, Antonique Smith as Faith Evans, Sean Ringgold as Suge Knight, Charles Malik Whitfield as Wayne Barrow and Naturi Naughton as Lil Kim.
Christopher Wallace’s mother Voletta Wallace is the movie’s executive producer and the distributor is Fox Searchlight.
In casting Jamal Woolard to play her son, Wallace said, “He is a talented and charismatic actor, and I am excited that he will bring Christopher’s character to life” and that Gravy’s “charming personality, warm spirit, wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile” captured the essence of B.I.G..
This trailer, the first full-length trailer, debuted during the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards, broadcast on October 23, 2008. A teaser trailer was released in September 2008. This trailer reveals more scenes with The Notorious B.I.G. at various phases in his critically acclaimed career, revealing his indomitable will and determination to excel. His ironically titled double-disc album, “Life After Death,” was released fifteen days after his untimely death in 1997 and topped charts, and was eventually certified diamond by the R.I.A.A.
More photos and “Notorious” movie trailer video are below.
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