It’s been over two decades now since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, inspired by his journey in the world of hip-hop and its TV adaptation is on the way. 50 Cent recently revealed that he’s collaborating with Eminem to bring the film to the small screen.
50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, discussed his plans during a recent appearance on Big Boy TV and revealed he’s plotting a new version of 8 Mile along with Eminem.
“I’m gonna bring his 8 Mile to television. We’re in motion. It’s gonna be big. I ain’t got no duds. I’m battin’ a hundred, I’m battin’ a hundred… I think it should be there for his legacy because it’s important to me that they understand it,” said 50 Cent.
8 Mile premiered in 2002 and it chronicled the journey of a white rapper B-Rabbit, as he tries to rise through the ranks in the world of hip-hop, drawing inspiration from Eminem’s life. He played the lead role, while the supporting cast included Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy, and Mekhi Phifer.
8 Mile won an Academy Award for best original song for “Lose Yourself”, but Eminem missed the ceremony because he thought he wouldn’t win. He came back to perform “Lose Yourself” at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020, 17 years after winning his Oscar.
