It’s officially time for film companies to stop drip-feeding casting stories. Fingers... so... very... tired... Still, another day, another actor announcement for Ridley Scott’s ‘70s drug crime drama American Gangster. We told you yesterday about Carla Gugino and John Hawkes joining up. Now comes word that Chiwetel Ejiofor will reunite with his old Inside Man mate Denzel Washington to play his brother and fellow drug lord. Also revealed today were Monk’s Ted Levine, actors John Ortiz and Yul Vazquez, alongside rappers-turned-actors RZA, TI and Common.

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Denzel, Crowe, chiwetel..under Ridley scott, can't see this going wrong. count me in 'cos this going to be brilliant!! ... Read More mozzy_gal About me
20:46, 11 June 2007 | Report This Post
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nt stuff. Chiwetel Ejiofor seems to have come out of nowhere and proven himself a highly accomplised actor. He joined the cast on Serenity and stole every single fecking scene he was on; just witness the look on his face as his kills Mr. Universe, anger and frustration overcoming the characters usual calmness. A perfect piece of acting. Denzel Washington ain't too bad either. ... Read More Dave B About me
11:57, 22 August 2006 | Report This Post
Come on Doc, He handled the Yakuza (Japanese gangsters) in Black Rain. ... Read More Timon About me
10:08, 22 August 2006 | Report This Post
Come on Doc, He handled the Yakuza (Japanese gangsters) in Black Rain. ... Read More Timon About me
09:58, 22 August 2006 | Report This Post
What an amazing cast. It's interesting to see Scott try gangsters for the first time too. ... Read More doctorolorinbats1975 About me
09:52, 22 August 2006 | Report This Post