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50 Cent is not just hinting at but even asserting that his upcoming drama series inspired by the cult movie Paid In Full will be the best of the world even better than the Godfather of Harlem. The hip-hop icon and producer shared his extensive sketch of the series, which means the police’s insights and character’s stories will blow open wide. Not only the viewing public who might be already in love with the original film but also the drama fans on television have this good news to kick off their anticipation.
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has just delivered a remarkable proclamation about his television adaptation of Paid In Full and indeed the hype is very high. The notorious rapper made a wired post getting everyone’s attention in which he said that his series would “bigger than Godfather of Harlem” but at the same time he was revealing new details about the expansion of the plot. The collaboration of 50 Cent with Cam’ron is to fully let the viewers into the world of the crime drama much more than what the original film could provide.
In the announcement video, the rapper-turned-businessman talked about his aspirations in an extravagant manner, saying he would “slow the movie down” in order to show the characters and plots which had been hastily portrayed in the film. “You get more of the preacher the one who actually kidnapped Rich’s nephew,” 50 Cent indicated. “You get his story. You get the messio. I know if y’all even know about the messio. That’s the one of people outpost killed over a girl.” The narration style indicates that the audience will in fact have a much clearer, deeper understanding of the heroin-forgiveness trade between Harlem and the Rest of the world which was the very trade that fed and still feeds the memory of the original film.
The project is the only one of its kind in that it incorporates characters from a variety of different perspectives which is what 50 Cent calls “the C11 unit perspective”. This means that not only the dealers get to see what’s going on but the consumers are also aware of the law enforcement’s activities during the period. This attention to detail in story development has been the reason why 50 Cent believes that unlike the other crime series on television, he can keep the viewer’s attention.
The announcement triggered followers of the event to react quickly, and among them, there were many who expressed their excitement for the potential of the project. One of the comments has it that “Godfather of Harlem is one of the best shows on TV,” so the new series will have to meet the high standard set by the old one. Someone else just simply said “I can’t wait to see this,” thus they manifested how the collective feeling of the fans of the old movie was.
By the time of the announcement, the main topic of discussion in the comments was the casting, as a number of people were arguing about which actors would fit which parts. One suggestion was “Cameron definitely gotta play Alpo,” and several users were discussing this but some of them pointed out the age issue. The presence of the character of Alpo Martinez, who was a real-life figure shown in the original movie, is still a cause of speculation among fans regarding who can portray the character because of the ongoing production.
The call for submission for the announcement has a number of individuals who want to be actors, one of whom was actively involved by the invite to comments asking for the audition opportunities to be cleared. “How can I audition for a role @50cent… super serious,” one user wrote, and another just said, “Mannn I need a Role.” This high level of enthusiasm suggests that there are many people who want to be connected with what could possibly be the next great crime drama.
Another point that was raised in the discussions was whether the plot will be historically accurate; A historian-fan even clarified “Preacher didn’t have nothin to do with kidnapping he just went along with after he found out.” A guy who was commenting, Suggested that the casting of some real-life characters should be made by saying “Add Andre ‘Tank’ Johnson and Ears The Christ stories too. They were major players in DC.” These profound reflections clearly mark the audience’s stance on getting the story right—their involvement is very high.
It is not clear when the project will be finished, and one of the followers asked directly, “when this s gon drop big bro?” No date has been mentioned yet, but the level of detail in 50 Cent’s description indicates that he trusts his project to receive a positive comparison to Godfather of Harlem in that he has something special in the making.
50 Cent’s mastery of music and dance through G-Unit Film & Television gives weight to his huge claims. The winning of the series Power and its sequels has been an amazing achievement along with his directing in transforming crime stories into attractive dramas. Paid In Full is one more step on his mission to expand his entertainment empire while acknowledging the one that many still call a classic in the genre.
The original Paid in Full, released in 2002 starred among others Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, and Cam’ron and was based very loosely on the actual stories of Harlem drug lords Azie “AZ” Faison, Alpo Martinez, and Rich Porter in the ‘80s. The film has grown a cult following for its authentic representation and its moral dilemmas of the time over the years. The 50 Cent series has got the potential to unlock the world of such characters and the contexts surrounding them and also provide insights with more depth and subtlety than ever.
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With the continuing progress, the hype around the project is a sign that storytelling has always been and will always be one of the major attractions of crime stories and their associated with the narrative of Paid In Full particular nostalgia. The viewers of the series may soon receive something that not only equals but even surpasses other acclaimed crime dramas with 50 Cent’s production expertise and his evident passion for the story’s development. Expect breathtaking moments with the arrival of this revolutionary series as it is destined to be the next one conquering the screens when it finally comes! This new Shreveport project is generating significant buzz. The recent move of filming to the south marks a strategic shift for the production. In a separate venture, 50 Cent is also transforming into Balrog for an upcoming film project.