Derek Luke stars as Puff Daddy in new biopic NOTORIOUS

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CHRISTOPHER WALLACE LIVES ON IN NOTORIOUS STARRING ANGELA BASSETT, DEREK LUKE AND AFTER WORLDWIDE SEARCH JAMAL WOOLARD AS THE NOTORIOUS BIG Fox Searchlight Pictures President of Production Claudia Lewis announced today that principal photography on NOTORIOUS, the screen version about the life of rapper Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious BIG, will begin on March 24, 2008 in and around the five boroughs of New York. The film stars multiple award winner Angela Bassett as Christophers mother Voletta Wallace, Derek Luke as Sean Combs, Anthony Mackie as Tupac Shakur and introducing Jamal Woolard as The Notorious BIG After the overwhelming response to a year long aggressive and active worldwide search, Jamal Woolard, a Brooklyn native, was selected to portray the infamous rapper. George Tillman Jr. is set to direct. We feel honored to work with such intelligent and vibrant filmmakers as they bring Christopher Wallaces story to life. George, his producers and his exemplary creative team will tell this story with style and distinction, and we are in awe of their vision and passion, says Lewis. Im looking forward to working with award-winning actress Angela Bassett, said Tillman. Ive been a huge fan of her work for such a long time. She and the entire cast bring such a wealth of talent, I am beyond thrilled. Finding BIG was a task in itself and Im honored that so many young men came out to audition for the role, said Voletta Wallace. However, it was Jamals charming personality <b>...</b>

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