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After a long search, newcomer John Boyega (Attack the Block) has landed the lead in HBO’s newly picked up drama pilot Da Brick, from Spike Lee, John Ridley, Doug Ellin and Mike Tyson. Boyega will play the central character, Donnie, in the ensemble drama, which was inspired in part by Tyson’s youth and explores what it means to be a young, black man in supposedly post-racial America. Released from juvenile detention on his 18th birthday, Donnie begins an exploration of what it means to be a man both for himself, and to those around him. The role does require boxing skills. Lee is directing the pilot from a script by Ridley. Ellin, Ridley, Lee, Tyson and Jim Lefkowitz are executive producing.
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Promising choice. Good luck.
I’m trying not to hate the name.
It’s not working.
You’re right. “A Guy” is a much better title.
What’s wrong w/ Boyenga? Too African for you? Should everyone in your life have Smith & Johnson to make your cut?
The 21st Century is going to be really hard for you.
@sameoldsame
Lmao. Calm down dipshit. He’s talking about the title of the show. Moron.
I don’t believe he’s commenting on Boyega’s name but the actual title of the series ‘Da Brick’. I have no problem with Boyega’s casting, but the title of the series in general just seems like it’s trying too hard to be ‘street’.
Um. I think they mean “Da Brick”. Which is a terrible name.
The name of the series you douche
Good choice, he’s a great actor. They have to retitle it though, that name is dated and trying way, way too hard.
Everything about this sounds awesome except for the title.
I think he’s talking about the show name, sameoldsame and not the actor’s name. Because I’m really not digging the show name and I hope that they change the name if the show goes to series.
Great choice – this kid was fantastic in “Attack The Block.” Can’t wait to follow what will surely be a long career.
This looks solid. Love to see Spike stay on as much as possible.
The show is set in Newark NJ. The nickname for Newark is “Da Brick”.
eastcoasters understand that. but it doesnt make it a good name
brickcity would be better
give redman an ap credit though
Who cares about the title? Is ‘Dexter’ really an awesome name for a show? Or ‘Cheers’ for that matter? I don’t think that it matters so much.
um, yes and yes. both of those titles are apt, succinct, and unique. “da brick” — regardless of its derivation — sounds tacky and like it’s trying to be too rugged.
Good explanation thanks. Title still sucks.
This kid is incredible! He is such a talent. Spike is smart to bring him into this.
Brick City is a much better name.
S/o to Reggie Noble – he should deffo get some sort of cheque
@ Um,it’s about a young boxer growing up in Newark,New Jersey,it’s SUPPOSED TO BE RUGGED,if you got a better name I’d like to hear it