CASSIUS was onhand to get a first look at all things SuperFly. The remake, starring Trevor Jackson, hits theaters this June 15.
Check out our time on the Atlanta set in the gallery here.
“SuperFly” Remake: Behind The Scenes [PHOTOS] was originally published on ionecassius.staging.go.ione.nyc
1. Getting into character
Trevor Jackson so embodies effortless cool in his music, it’s easy to imagine he can bring that charisma to the silver screen.
“SuperFly” Remake: Behind The Scenes [PHOTOS] was originally published on ionecassius.staging.go.ione.nyc
2. Knowing why you play the game
Priest’s love interest Georgia is played by Lex Scott Davis. Recently, she’s played Alyse Craig in CBS’ series ‘Training Day.’
“SuperFly” Remake: Behind The Scenes [PHOTOS] was originally published on ionecassius.staging.go.ione.nyc
3. The Boss
Rozay almost always brings a feeling of royalty to anything he’s in. This is no different.
“SuperFly” Remake: Behind The Scenes [PHOTOS] was originally published on ionecassius.staging.go.ione.nyc
4. ‘SuperFly’ Set Visit
Priest is lost without his right-hand-man Eddie, who’s played by Jason Mitchell of ‘Straight Outta Compton’ and ‘Mudbound.’
“SuperFly” Remake: Behind The Scenes [PHOTOS] was originally published on ionecassius.staging.go.ione.nyc
5. ‘SuperFly’ Set Visit
As enemies circle, Priest must come to terms with his place in the life he’s chosen.
“SuperFly” Remake: Behind The Scenes [PHOTOS] was originally published on ionecassius.staging.go.ione.nyc
6. Director X on set
Director X makes his big-budget directorial debut with ‘SuperFly,’ though he’s used to the glitz and glam after videos with Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake, and Usher.
“SuperFly” Remake: Behind The Scenes [PHOTOS] was originally published on ionecassius.staging.go.ione.nyc
7. Priest all alone
Trevor Jackson takes up the role of Priest with panache, letting you know he’s a boss the 2018 way.
“SuperFly” Remake: Behind The Scenes [PHOTOS] was originally published on ionecassius.staging.go.ione.nyc
