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Skee.tv/Karmaloop.tv and Morgan Creek Productions announce online casting call for “Tupac”

Morgan Creek Productions and Skee.TV/Karmaloop.TV have announced the online casting call for the highly anticipated motion picture “Tupac” based on the life of the legendary icon Tupac Shakur directed by Antoine Fuqua.

The casting call, which began on Friday, March 18, allows individuals who exemplify Tupac to upload their video audition to www.InSearchOfTupac.com.

Fans and entrants are encouraged to check the website often as important announcements and additional opportunities will be unveiled during the course of the month-long audition.

We are excited to partner with Morgan Creek on this innovative casting call,” said Scott “DJ Skee” Keeney, founder of Skee.TV.

This audition process is a great example of utilizing today’s ever-evolving technology to reach fans and actors around the world to pay homage to a hip-hop legend.”

“Tupac” chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur including his rise to superstardom as a hip hop artist and actor, his imprisonment and controversial time at Death Row Records where he was steeped in the East Coast /West Coast rap war.

“Tupac” will be directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “Tears of the Sun,” “Brooklyn’s Finest”).

The film will be produced by James G. Robinson, David Robinson and LT Hutton, and executive produced by Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur.

The screenplay was written by Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson and Steve Bagatourian. Universal Pictures distributes in the United States and co-distributes with Morgan Creek International overseas.

Speaking on requirements for the lead role in the biopic, Producer David Robinson said,

“We’re looking for someone with the right mix of raw charm and charisma for the role. At this point, we’re more concerned about finding someone with the ability to give their entire heart into the performance than just looks and personality.”

Over the course of the campaign, www.InSearchOfTupac.com will feature rare video footage and exclusive interviews from Tupac Shakur’s life as seen on the official website www.2pac.com.

 

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