Paul Giamatti To Star In N.W.A. Biopic Straight Outta Compton
Paul Giamatti is the latest addition to the cast of N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton. The Hollywood Reporter says that the actor will portray the group’s manager, Jerry Heller, who helped the group during their rise but was pointed to as one of the reasons for their breakup due to his money mismanagement. Giamatti joins the cast with the previously announced O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube), Jason Mitchell (Eazy-E), and Corey Hawkins (Dr. Dre). The film is set to be released August 14th, 2015.
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