Bernie Mac’s Daughter Has 3 Actors In Mind To Play Him Biopic
Je’Niece McCullough, daughter of late superstar Bernie Mac tells TMZ that since her dad died she’s been asked many times who would be best to play him in a movie, and she has two names that have been on her mind for a while.
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Je’Niece explained that the first person she thinks of is Aldis Hodge who is known for his roles on “Leverage” and in “Hidden Figures.” Je’Niece notes that he’s a great actor with a similar complexion to Bernie. He also has some biopic experience as he played MC Ren in “Straight Outta Compton” and more recently, NFL legend Jim Brown in “One Night in Miami.”
Now, although she believes he would be the perfect A-lister to play her dad as an adult, she also had Mark Phillips in mind. She told the outlet that her daughter loves him, and always says how much he reminds her of Bernie. She adds that Mark is funny and has the acting chops to capture her dad’s essence, TMZ notes.
Bernie Mac’s set to be the subject of a feature film biopic produced by John Legend’s company. The just-announced project is a partnership between Legend’s production company, Get Lifted, and Mac’s estate which Je’Niece says is headed up by her mother, TMZ reports.
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