The original 1991 movie starred Wesley Snipes as Brown, a drug kingpin capitalizing on the crack epidemic in ’80s Harlem with the help of his Cash Money Brothers. In a bid to bring him down, a detective seeking vengeance for his mother’s death goes undercover.
The film was a box office and critical success, grossing more than $47 million worldwide. In his review, Roger Ebert called it a “painful but true portrait of the impact of drugs on this segment of the Black community: We see how they’re sold, how they’re used, how they destroy, what they do to people.”
Decades later, there’s seemingly a remake in development starring Mahershala Ali in the lead role. Is it true?
This rumor comes courtesy ofYODA BBY ABY, a Facebook page that shares fake posters and made-up news every day; for example,Kurt Russell’s Escape from EarthandSpaceballs 2.
“In this remake, you will witness the relentless rise of the Cash Money Crew as they dominate the streets, battling rival gangs and evading the grasp of undercover cops in a high-stakes game of power. Get ready for a heart-pounding journey through ambition, betrayal, and survival in this riveting crime saga.”
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“And the story was built around things that are current. I don’t particularly like the idea of recreating the drug culture… I don’t know. They actually talked to me about doing it and I told them no. If I had a dime for every time I’ve said no. It’s a done deal, it’s a wrap,” he toldShadow & Act.
Cameron Frew is Deputy TV & Movies Editor on Dexerto’s UK team. He’s an action movie aficionado, ’80s obsessive, and Oscars enthusiast. He loves Invincible, but he’s also a fan of The Boys, the MCU, The Chosen, and much more. He has previously written for LadBible, UniLad, and Flickering Myth. You can contact him at: cameron.frew@dexerto.com.
