[strafer]

André 3000 is set to star in All Is by My Side, the long-awaited Jimi Hendrix biopic, according to the Irish Film and Television Network. IFTN reports that the film is currently in preproduction in Wicklow, Ireland, and that the shoot will last six weeks. Principal photography is expected to start in about three weeks in Dublin and Wicklow. The film will reportedly explore Hendrix's early career, tracking his times spent in England in 1966 and 1967 crafting what would become his classic debut album, Are You Experienced. John Ridley, writer of 1999's Three Kings and 1997's U Turn, is set to write and direct. The Jimi Hendrix biopic project has been rumored for a long time. Last summer, reports surfaced that the Experience Hendrix estate stopped the project from going forward. Reports did not offer an explanation on why the film is now set to shoot.

Source: Rolling Stone

I can totally see the resemblance

[Stumpokapow]

I'm not sure the project will turn out at all worthwhile, but he seems like a fairly good casting choice to me.

[daviyoung]

It's a good fit. Can't say I'm going to care much about the movie though.

[CommonSense]

I don't see it. Hmmmm.

[Desiato]

He kinda looks like him, but is he a good actor?

[entrement]

He kinda looks like him, but is he a good actor?

He has several acting credits in films, but he's never been the main guy.

[shinobi602]

He was pretty good in Four Brothers.

[Xun]

He looks the part at least.

Speaking of biopics I wonder how the Queen/Freddie Mercury biopic is coming along?

[CommonSense]

He was pretty good in Four Brothers.

I forgot about that....I love that flick.

[Switters]

Love Andre, can't stand Hendrix. Never got what the big deal was about him.

[jon bones]

Could be good, but I'd rather see him working on that follow up to Big Boi's incredible Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty LP...

[cj_iwakura]

André definitely has the charisma for it. I see it working.

[freenudemacusers]

Love Andre, can't stand Hendrix. Never got what the big deal was about him.

Huh

[Izick]

Yeah, I definitely see the resemblance. Should be interesting to see him really test out his acting chops.

[Davidion]

Good choice! I think he could channel the man.

Love Andre, can't stand Hendrix. Never got what the big deal was about him.

wat

[BattleMonkey]

Hes got the nose right, but the eyes are wrong

[GuitarAtomik]

MAKE A NEW ALBUM ANDRE DAMN!!

[Az]

I wish Andre would concentrate on his rap career as he is one of my top 5 MC's. But it seems he is more into acting lately.

[Switters]

wat

Hey man, that's just my opinion, man. Lots of people play guitar, some of them even have good voices, unlike Hendrix.

[Nakazato]

this is a great casting 3 stacks has the charisma to play him. My biggest question is can he play gituar. Im sure he'll have a boot camp to learn to play to.

Better hear some jimmy samples in your next album 3k

[cj_iwakura]

this is a great casting 3 stacks has the charisma to play him. My biggest question is can he play gituar. Im sure he'll have a boot camp to learn to play to. Better hear some jimmy samples in your next album 3k

Pretty sure he's played guitar on his albums, if not been involved in all facets of their audio design.

[daviyoung]

this is a great casting 3 stacks has the charisma to play him. My biggest question is can he play gituar. Im sure he'll have a boot camp to learn to play to. Better hear some jimmy samples in your next album 3k

Does he do his own stunts?

[rvy]

They gonna be using a guitar double or something?

[daviyoung]

Close-up of someone else's hands. Like a Gerry Anderson puppet show.

[jon bones]

Come out with a solo album already Dre so Outkast can make a new album. Thats all I really care about.

MAKE A NEW ALBUM ANDRE DAMN!!

I wish Andre would concentrate on his rap career as he is one of my top 5 MC's. But it seems he is more into acting lately.

DoYaThing - Gorillaz feat. Andre 3000 and James Murphy

Lookin 4 Ya - OutKast

the last few times i saw Big Boi he specifically mentioned Andre is working on his own album.... it's coming eventually

[sankt-Antonio]

Hey man, that's just my opinion, man. Lots of people play guitar, some of them even have good voices, unlike Hendrix.

smh.

OnTopic:

From what i recall, Andre lacks presence when he gets screen time, he's just there - no carisma.

[Slizz]

Come out with a solo album already Dre so Outkast can make a new album.

Thats all I really care about.

[Switters]

Honestly, Hendrix is being miscast.

[Tucah]

Great casting choice - the resemblance is certainly there and Andre isn't a bad actor.

[replicashooter]

You couldn't cast Lil Wayne as a credible rapper, let alone as Jimi

[soul creator]

Avon Barksdale wept

[BruiserBear]

I'm curious to see how this turns out.

[K.Sabot]

Honestly, Hendrix is being miscast.

2 words.

Face tat.

Also he's an ass guitarist.

[sankt-Antonio]

Avon Barksdale wept

Fucking nice! It's going to be very strange seeing Avon acting like he's Hendrix :D

[Switters]

2 words. Face tat.

Five words

Make up and

[ntropy]

Hey man, that's just my opinion, man. Lots of people play guitar, some of them even have good voices, unlike Hendrix.

lots of people play guitar like Hendrix? wow, that's amazing!!

[bud]

is that tattoo of a tear right underneath his left eye?

[agrajag]

this is a great casting 3 stacks has the charisma to play him. My biggest question is can he play gituar. Im sure he'll have a boot camp to learn to play to. Better hear some jimmy samples in your next album 3k

Not necessary, as long as he's able to get finger movements close enough. See Ralph Macchio in Crossroads.

[CF_Fighter]

is that tattoo of a tear right underneath his left eye?

Yes it is. Usually means you've done something criminal. Wayne when asked about them in an interview he said "Lord, forgive me". He didn't say what for, though.

[Dali]

I guess if you were only casting for looks its a good choice. Andre has been trying out for the role since like Aquamini if that's the case. As far as acting... I dunno. He was okay in 4 Brothers, but his southern twang is always there.

Honestly, Hendrix is being miscast.

lmao

DoYaThing - Gorillaz feat. Andre 3000 and James Murphy Lookin 4 Ya - OutKast the last few times i saw Big Boi he specifically mentioned Andre is working on his own album.... it's coming eventually

Yeah but will it be a rap album or Love Below part 2? Last time an emcee pulled a switch-o chang-o i was sooo pissed I never forgave them. Seriously Mos Def! New Danger?! wtf?!

[Mangotron]

Five words Make up and

LOL

Seriously though I think 3k's a decent choice, hopefully the script doesn't suck.

[Baconsaurus Rex]

Five words Make up and

That's like seven words

[Dilly]

Hey man, that's just my opinion, man. Lots of people play guitar, some of them even have good voices, unlike Hendrix.

Lots of people drive cars, doesn't mean they're all Schumacher.

[strafer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM1oXwBbZEw

dat left hand playing

[Switters]

lots of people play guitar like Hendrix? wow, that's amazing!!

I find it more amazing that people take my posts seriously.

is that tattoo of a tear right underneath his left eye?

Educate yourself foo

Back on topic, I think Andre would have to tone down his natural showmanship quite a bit to affect Jimi's nonchalance on film. Dude has crazy energy.

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

Honestly, Hendrix is being miscast.

Yes, YES, a million times YES! That's a SUPERSTAR GAF.

[kylej]

Hey man, that's just my opinion, man. Lots of people play guitar, some of them even have good voices, unlike Hendrix.

All my favorite singers couldn't sing.

[McNei1y]

I think Andre is perfect choice for Hendrix. It should be interesting.

[Skilotonn]

Perfect choice - got the looks right down to the hair, is respected as an artist, and has some acting experience.

[Archer]

I'm not sure the project will turn out at all worthwhile, but he seems like a fairly good casting choice to me.

Agreed. Casting seems solid.