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Tyrese Gibson Edging Past Cube for A-TEAM?

By: Jarrod Sarafin
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Source: Latino Review

It seems that Death Race and Transformers co-star Tyrese Gibson may indeed be appearing in another high profile genre project in the near future. Back in May, Devin suggested that the actor was a possibility to play B.A. Baracus in John Singleton's upcoming adaptation of The A-Team. Since then, the actor was replaced on the rumor vine by Ice Cube, who seemed to be the best bet according to sources. Well, until now. Fellow Maniac Joeybaloney has passed along word that Gibson was asked the question from Latino Review at the Death Race premiere and Gibson all but confirmed he had a part in the adaptation of the 80's TV series.

Yes sir. Soon as that script come back in and they tweak that thing out, we gonna go ahead and get movin'.



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Comments/Responses
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ThrillerSam • Aug 19, 2008, 11:22am •
Ummm is that the way he really talks?

hanso • Aug 19, 2008, 11:32am •
Damn Joey, u all over the place today! Nice

BA Baracus? I have only 3 words and don't you guys forget em: Kimbo Slice son!!!


joeybaloney • Aug 19, 2008, 11:41am •
Little slow at the job today hanso

All he needs to do is add a "Fool" on that Thriller and you've got BA. Not sure how I feel about Tyrese as BA actually. I haven't seen a thing he's been in. Still think Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje woulda been the perfect choice.

Keep hearing things about Bruce Willis as Hannibal and Woody Harrelson as Murdock but I don't know if those have ever actually been confirmed though.

hanso • Aug 19, 2008, 12:15pm •
Mr.Eko aint no Slice but he would've been nice for the role. Certainly better than Tyrese.
However, I have the perfect role for Mr. Eko and it ain't BA. Mr.Eko will be cast as Manuwalde in..........BLACULA!!!!!!

Manuwalde lives!!!!

PREDATOR29 • Aug 19, 2008, 12:33pm •
I "PITY THE FOOL" WHO FUCKS UP THIS ROLE.


7thGuest • Aug 19, 2008, 01:10pm •
The A-Team was one of my favorite shows growing up so I really hope they don't screw this one up.

I always thought that Michael Clarke Duncan would make a good BA Baracus, not sure about Tyrese, but I'll give him a chance.

I like Bruce Willis, but I admit that I can't picture him as Hannibal. I think Jon Voight would be a better choice. But then again what do I know.

As for Murdock, well I haven't really thought about who should play him, but I am surprised that I haven't heard Jim Carrey's name tossed about.

I haven't heard any rumors about Face yet, or if I have I forgot about it. I have no doubt that the studios want George Clooney for the role. He actually could make a good Face though.

As for Triple A...Leave her the hell out of this movie.

WISEGUY562 • Aug 19, 2008, 02:03pm •
I just saw an interview with Ice Cube while doing promo for The Longshots where he seemed to indicate that he was still up for the part. Funny

I'd rather see Gibson get it. I hate Ice Cube when he tries to come up as a tough guy. That shit hasn't worked for him since his NWA days. Let him stick to kiddie films with his bubbly baby fat ass.

fft5305 • Aug 19, 2008, 02:11pm •
LOL. When was the last time there was an NWA reference on this site? I about died laughing when my wife & I were watching Hot Fuzz, and the Equalizer was the head of the Neighborhood Watch Association (NWA). She turned to me, like, "Huh?" I said, "The NWA!" and we both busted out laughing...

hanso • Aug 19, 2008, 02:34pm •
Fuck DA POLICE!
Straight outta of Compton bitches!
Buwahahaha

Whiskeymovie • Aug 19, 2008, 03:29pm •
So what about the rest of the cast?

Hannibal - Harrison Ford/ Bruce Greenwood/ Mel Gibson
Face - Colin Farrell/ Jared Leto/ Ryan Reynolds
Murdoch - Jim Carrey/ Johnny Depp/ Casey Affleck

That's just off the the top of my head quick. I am sure there are better choices. Anyone got any ideas?

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