London, May 1 (PTI) Action star Dwayne Johnson is set to test his musical skills by playing country music star Charley Pride in a new biopic.
The wrestler-turned-actor will portray one of the genre''s most successful black stars, who has sold more than 70 million records throughout his long-running career and remains the only African-American singer to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
Terrence Howard had originally been slated to play Pride in the film, but he dropped out as the production stalled. However, it is now back on track with Johnson in the lead role, reported Daily Express online.
Pride confirmed the news in an interview, saying, "(It) got fumbled... New management took over the studio that was ready to begin site work on it... And a decision was made to put all their resources behind thrillers - fast actioners (sic). They felt that was where the big box office money was then...
"Now it''s back on track again but with action and comedy star Dwayne Johnson portraying me in the title role... Terrence, it seems, is tied up on other involvements for a few years."
Source: news.yahoo.com
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