Soul Men
| Soul Men | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Malcolm D. Lee |
| Written by | Robert Ramsey Matthew Stone |
| Produced by | David T. Friendly Charles Castaldi Steve Greener |
| Starring | Samuel L. Jackson Bernie Mac Jennifer Coolidge Sean Hayes Isaac Hayes Sharon Leal |
| Distributed by | Dimension Films/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date | November 7 2008 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Soul Men is an upcoming American musical-dramedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, Sean Hayes, Jennifer Coolidge and Isaac Hayes, who appears as himself. It is currently in post-production and set to be released on November 7, 2008. Both Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac died in unrelated circumstances during the weekend beginning August 9, 2008.[1]
The movie has been rated R by the MPAA for pervasive language and sexual content, including nudity.
Director Malcolm D. Lee said the film was heavily re-edited to soften the tone of the film, as a tribute to Mac and Hayes.
"A Walk In The Park", a song performed by Bernie Mac, Samuel L. Jackson and Sharon Leal, from the film has been released as a single on the film's website.
Plot
Two former backup soul singers, Louis (Samuel L. Jackson) and Floyd (Bernie Mac) who have not spoken to each other in 20 years reluctantly agree to travel across the country together to a reunion concert to honor their recently deceased lead singer (John Legend). Cleo (Sharon Leal), a beautiful young woman, who is believed to be Floyd's daughter, accompanies them as the new lead singer. [2]
Cast
- Samuel L. Jackson as Louis, one of two estranged backup soul-singers[2]
- Bernie Mac as Floyd, one of two estranged backup soul-singers[2]
- Sean Hayes as the band's obnoxious manager[3]
- Jennifer Coolidge as Floyd's love interest[3]
- Isaac Hayes as himself[3]
- Sharon Leal as Cleo
- John Legend[4]
- Adam Herschman[4]
- Fatso-Fasano[4]
- Affion Crockett[4]
- Jackie Long[4]
References
- ^ "Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac star in new film". NME.com. 2008-08-11.
- ^ a b c Michael Fleming (2007-09-23). "Jackson, Mac to star in 'Soul Men'". Variety Magazine. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
- ^ a b c Gregg Goldstein (2008-02-13). "Three join 'Soul Men'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
- ^ a b c d e Diane Garrett (2008-02-12). "Sean Hayes joins 'Soul Men'". Variety Magazine. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
External links
- Soul Men at IMDb
- Soul Men Movie - Informative site about the movie.
- Soul Men - Trailer and Review