More than 20 years after its release, the film 8 miles will be adapted in series. In an interview with Big Boy TV, the American rapper 50 Cent confided his desire to reject this feature film, based in part on the career of his friend, the artist Eminem, on the small screen.
the interpreter of candy store He has also clarified that the Detroit rapper is aware of this imagined project to ensure his “legacy” and highlight what he has brought to the world of music since his debut in 1988.
“I’m going to bring ‘8 Mile’ to television. We’re working on it. […] I think this show is important for its legacy and for younger generations to understand its impact,” 50 Cent said during this interview.
“Offer much more detail”
According to 50 Cent, this series should provide many accurate elements about the true story of Eminem, particularly about his beginnings in rap.
“I want to be able to show and offer a lot more detail. You will see those things surface in the narrative and the temperament of the characters, ”she detailed.
Released in 2002, 8 miles tells the story of Jimmy Smith Jr., an American teenager who turns to rap to tell his life on the road 8 milesthat separates the white suburbs of Detroit from the black neighborhoods.
This film, directed by Curtis Hanson, won the Oscar for Best Original Song for its theme, Be lost in 2003.
Source: BFM TV
