Gray: Nepotism didn't cast Ice Cube's son; novelty fades quickly
F. Gary Gray · a16z Podcast | Straight Outta Compton, The Interview (including Ice Cube and Ben Horowitz) · Jan 2, 2019 · at 10:58
Director F. Gary Gray refutes nepotism allegations regarding casting O'Shea Jackson Jr. to portray his father Ice Cube in Straight Outta Compton.
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“Nepotism was not a part of this project, because when it's all said and done, the novelty of Cube Son playing Cube wears off after the 1:05 minutes. If he can't carry a movie, this movie doesn't work.”
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