‘2 Live Crew’ Movie On The Way

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2 Live Crew Movie On The Way

Lionsgate is taking the story of 2 Live Crew to the big screen. According to a report, the studio has teamed up with Temple Hill to develop The Book of Luke, which will tell the story of the controversial hip-hop group. The feature will be adapted for the screen by Craig Williams from the memoir Book of Luke: My Fight for Truth, Justice and Liberty City.

The movie will focus on 2 Live Crew manager/hype-man Luther Campbell, who found himself on the other end of a copyright lawsuit related to 2 Live’s music, known for its sexually explicit content. The case made it all the way to the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Campbell and 2 Live Crew, establishing music sampling as a form of parody, thus falling under free use.

Actor RJ Cyler will play Campbell in the film.

GOD IS GOOD!! Nugget nation it shall be legendary. So humbled and blessed to have this opportunity. Lets rock it!!!! #Godisgood #nuggetnation #nugget #RJCYLER #luther #work

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No additional details about the project have been released.

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