Andre 3000 is really taking this acting thing serious. Looks like he's about to take on the role of his lifetime. He will be portraying the late, Jimmy Hendrix. Allhiphop reports:
Outkast rapper Andre 3000 will begin shooting his highly anticipated role as Jimi Hendrix this month in Ireland.
IFTN reports that Andre 3000 is starring in the biopic, titled “All Is By My Side.”
The biopic will reportedly document the time Jimi Hendrix spent in
England, as recorded his debut album Are You Experienced, while plotting
his return to America.
“All Is By My Side” is being written and directed by John Ridley, the
writer behind movies like “Red Tails,” “Undercover Brother,” “Three
Kings” and others.
“All Is By My Side” will start shooting in Dublin and Wicklow, Ireland for six weeks.
***UPDATE***
Experience Hendrix LLC issued a statement to the Wall Street Journal, stating that the movie “All Is By My Side,” could not be made without their full participation.
The flick is supposed to start shooting later this month at locations in Ireland.
“Experience Hendrix has made it known many times in the past that no such film, were it to include original music or copyrights created by Jimi Hendrix, can be undertaken without its full participation.”
Jimi Hendrix’s sister Janie Hendrix, who is the CEO of the famed singer’s estate, has not ruled out a biopic about the singer in the future.
A number of Jimi Hendrix’ memorable hits are included on his debut album, Are You Experienced, which was created during the time period that the Andre 3000′s movie would have focused on.
They were not clear if “All Is By My Side” starring Andre 3000, would include any original material created by Jimi Hendrix.
“Experience Hendrix CEO Janie Hendrix, sister of Jimi Hendrix, and the EH board have not ruled out a ‘biopic’ in the future though producing partners would, out of necessity, have to involve the company from the inception of any such film project if it is to include original Jimi Hendrix music or compositions.”
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