King of the South is an upcoming American biographical musical drama film directed and co-written by Jeff Reyes, based on the American rapper Master P. It stars Wendell Pierce, Queen Latifah and Charlamagne Tha God.
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| Directed by | Jeff Reyes |
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Production company | Genius Minds |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Wendell Pierce as Master P
- Derrick Gilbert as Young Percy Miller
- Queen Latifah as Josie Miller
- Charlamagne Tha God as Marvin Miller
Production
editIn August 2015, it was announced that a biographical musical drama film based on the life and career of American rapper Master P was in development, with Jeff Reyes directing, and co-writing with Master P, Romeo Miller, and Tyger Williams. Wendell Pierce, Queen Latifah and Charlamagne Tha God joined the main cast.[1] Principal photography began in the summer of 2017, in New Orleans.[2]
References
edit- ^ Liberté, Chay (August 23, 2015). "Queen Latifah, Wendell Pierce to Play in Master P Bio". BET. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Wicks, Amanda (March 28, 2017). "Master P Biopic to Star Queen Latifah, "The Wire's" Wendell Pierce". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 9, 2024.