It marks the Grammy nominated rappers second movie role and his first as one of the leads.
Quavo plays Straw, Maliks arch-nemesis.
The title character, St. Moses the Black, is played by Iwuji.
From left: Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, Quavo, Chukwudi Iwuji and Curtis “50 Cent” JacksonCollin Stark; Daniel Kelly; Getty Images; Peter Yang; G-Unit
Principal photography is slated for later this spring in Chicago.
Freeway Entertainment Group is providing escrow and revenue sharing solutions to the fund and its film investments.
Florence Larsonneur is President Business Affairs for Simeon Faith and repped the company in all deals.
Im excited to be a part ofMoses the Blackas an executive producer.
Collaborating with great talent ensures were bringing authentic and compelling stories to the screen.
Yelenas vision for this film is sure to create a hit, said Curtis 50 Cent Jackson.
Im excited to be working with Yelena and alongside Omar, Quavo and Chukwudi onMoses The Black.
He also serves as executive producer of theDen of Thievessequel.
He made his feature debut playing George Clinton in the featureSpinning Gold.
Hes also featured inBlack-ishand voiced a character inStar: Trek Lower Decks.
3., HBO seriesPeacemakerand the thrillerJohn Wick: Chapter 2.
Most recently he co-starred alongside Eddie Redmayne in the Peacock/Sky hit seriesDay of the Jackal.
Epps is represented by IAG, Untitled Entertainment and Hansen, Jacobson.
Khalifa is repped by Taylor Gang Films and Pryor Cashman.
Quavo is repped by UTA and Artist Collective Entertainment.
Iwuji is repped by WME, Conway van Gelder Grant, Authentic Talent and Literary and Granderson Des Rochers.
Jackson is repped by IAG, AKR Public Relations and Attorney Stephen J. Savva.
