Zoë Kravitz, Keith Stanfield, Kimberly Elise, rap stars A$AP Rocky and Tyga have all been cast in the new feature film by Rick Famuyiwa ("The Wood," "Brown Sugar," "Our Family Wedding"), titled "Dope," which is described as a coming of age story about geeks growing up in Inglewood, California, trying to avoid gangs, drugs, and crime. Starring Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori ("Grand Budapest Hotel") and Kiersey Clemons, the follows a trio of best friends who are also in their own hip hop - punk band. Significant Productions' Forest Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi ("Fruitvale Station") are producing the film,...
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