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New movie for Jake
« on: April 03, 2014, 06:46:43 pm »
Forest Whitaker in talks for Jake Gyllenhaal's boxing drama Southpaw

Oscar winner Forest Whitaker is in negotiations to star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in Antoine Fuqua's boxing drama “Southpaw,” multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap.

A representative for The Weinstein Company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Gyllenhaal is set to play Billy “The Great” Hope, a left-handed prizefighter who wins a title but suffers a tragedy soon after and must put his life back together to earn the respect of his young daughter.

Whitaker will play Titus 'Tick' Willis, a former prizefighter who had to retire after losing an eye.

The actor was most recently seen in Lee Daniels' The Butler.

Eminem was previously attached to star in Southpaw before he was replaced by Gyllenhaal.

http://www.thewrap.com/forest-whitaker-nearing-deal-join-jake-gyllenhaal-boxing-drama-southpaw-exclusive/
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