As a seasoned cinephile with a penchant for unconventional pairings that somehow work magic on the silver screen, I am genuinely thrilled about the collaboration between Snoop Dogg and Luc Besson in “The Last Man.” The duo’s initial team-up in “Arthur and the Invisibles” already demonstrated their unique synergy, and this new project promises to be a captivating adventure that blends comedy and sci-fi elements reminiscent of “The Fifth Element.
In an unexpected yet fitting collaboration, it’s been announced that Snoop Dogg, a renowned rapper, actor, and media personality, will appear in and co-produce Luc Besson’s upcoming film titled “The Last Man”. This new production is said to be a humorous science fiction journey similar to “The Fifth Element”, a 1997 box office hit by Besson that starred Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, and Gary Oldman. At present, no further casting decisions have been revealed.
Besson and Snoop initially worked together on the 2006 movie “Arthur and the Invisibles,” where Snoop provided the voice for the character Max. Since then, as per Besson, they have both been excited to join forces again for a future project.
The director expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I’ve been a devoted fan of Snoop Dogg’s music since ‘Who Am I.’ Twenty years ago, we first crossed paths, and ever since then, we’ve dreamed about collaborating again. We’ve been waiting for the perfect project to reignite our passion – and now it’s here, with Snoop starring as the main character. I’m absolutely thrilled to start working on this!
In response, Snoop shared similar thoughts: “Ever since I watched The Professional, I’ve longed for Luc to helm an entire film featuring me. Finally, we have the chance for him to script and direct me in a Luc Besson production.
The specifics of the plot are still secret, but there’s speculation that Snoop Dogg’s 2009 song “Last Man Standing” could be linked to the project. However, this seems rather doubtful considering the song’s lyrics express Snoop’s sorrow over seeing other Black men being shot, which doesn’t align with the film’s description as a lighthearted sci-fi adventure.
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As a film aficionado, I can confidently say that Snoop isn’t new to the silver screen. Beyond his role in Arthur and the Invisibles, he’s graced our screens in movies like Training Day, Baby Boy, Starsky and Hutch, Bones, and Scary Movie V. He’s also starred in a variety of other films, including some unforgettable cameos. To add to his versatility, he shares an unusual yet delightful bond with Martha Stewart. They’ve made appearances together on talk shows and in TV commercials, making for quite the intriguing duo.
Initially gaining international recognition through his 1990 action movie “La Femme Nikita,” starring Anne Parillaud as a criminal who trades jail time for an assassin’s profession, Besson later introduced Natalie Portman to the film world in “Léon: The Professional” (known outside the U.S. as simply “Léon”). Here, Portman played Mathilda, a 11-year-old girl who lost her family violently due to her father’s drug dealing, and was later cared for by a hitman (Leon, portrayed by Jean Reno) living in her building. As she learns the art of assassination under his tutelage, Mathilda develops feelings for the much older Leon.
Later on, Portman expressed that parts of the movie “Léon: The Professional“, which is cherished by fans, seemed awkward or uncomfortable when re-evaluated from a contemporary perspective, particularly the overt sexualization of her character. This discomfort intensifies in light of the #MeToo movement, taking into account the sexual assault allegations against Besson by actress Sand Van Roy in 2018.
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2024-12-13 04:31