Dolemite Is My Name
| Dolemite Is My Name | |
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| Directed by | Craig Brewer |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Eric Steelberg |
| Edited by | Billy Fox |
| Music by | Kevin Broussard |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Dolemite Is My Name is an upcoming American biographical-dramedy directed by Craig Brewer from a screenplay by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. The film will star Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore, the comedian best known for raunchy, X-rated comedy routines, often in rhyme. Moore's best known creation was the character of Dolemite, who appeared in his stand-up routine as well as a series of blaxploitation films in the 1970s.
Cast
- Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore
- Wesley Snipes as D'Urville Martin
- Mike Epps as Jimmy Lynch
- Craig Robinson as Ben Taylor
- Tituss Burgess as Theodore Toney
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Lady Reed
- Keegan-Michael Key as Jerry Jones
- Aleksandar Filimonovic as Joseph Bihari
- Chris Rock
- Tip "T.I." Harris
- Ron Cephas Jones
Production
On June 7, 2018, it was announced that Craig Brewer would direct Dolemite Is My Name from a script by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski with Netflix producing and distributing. Eddie Murphy was set to star as Moore.[1][2] Later that month, the rest of the principal cast was announced.[3][4][5] In July 2018, Chris Rock and Ron Cephas Jones joined the cast.[6][7] Principal photography began on June 12, 2018.[8]
References
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 7, 2018). "Eddie Murphy to Star as Rudy Ray Moore for Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ Film News Roundup: Eddie Murphy to Star in Biopic ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ for Netflix
- ^ Wesley Snipes Joins Eddie Murphy in Netflix's 'Dolemite Is My Name!' (Exclusive)
- ^ T.I. in Talks to Join Eddie Murphy in Netflix's 'Dolemite Is My Name!' (Exclusive)
- ^ Keegan-Michael Key Joins Eddie Murphy in 'Dolemite Is My Name!' (Exclusive)
- ^ Eddie Murphy dons retro blue suit while filming alongside Chris Rock and Keegan-Michael Key
- ^ 'This Is Us' Star Ron Cephas Jones Joins Eddie Murphy in 'Dolemite' (Exclusive)
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (June 7, 2018). "Eddie Murphy to Star as Rudy Ray Moore for Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
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