A movie about legendary rap group N.W.A. is finally, really happening. The stars have been cast, as shown in a photo tweeted by Dr. Dre.
8/14/15 #StraightOuttaCompton pic.twitter.com/UqqjWaLvPR
— Dr. Dre (@drdre) June 18, 2014
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the project has been held up for five years because Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E’s widow had final approval over the casting of the actors. The film, set to be directed by F. Gary Gray, is scheduled for an August 2015 release.