Is Usher trading in his microphone to become a bodyguard? Not exactly, Usher is set to star in a new movie that he also executive produced titled “In The Mix.”
The story is about a hot New York DJ hired to protect a mob boss’ beautiful daughter, played by Emmanuelle Chriqui. Some of you may know Emmanuelle as Sloan, who plays Kevin Connelly’s love interest on HBO’s dramatic/comedy series Entourage.
About the film Usher says, “it’s a real story about love.” The singer has nothing but praise for his new leading lady.
“She is just a natural talent, a graceful, truly beautiful, charismatic woman,” he said. “I think that every Italian woman would feel like, ‘That’s my story. That’s me.”
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The film also stars Hollywood veteran actor Chaz Palminteri as Emanuelle’s father. The film was directed by Ron Underwood and in the flick, out November 23, the 27-year-old Canadian actress plays Dolly Pacelli, the daughter of Palminteri. After getting caught up in one of her father’s crossfires, Usher is assigned to watch over her.
Also about the film Emanuelle says,“Usher’s character is an old friend of the family’s. We’ve grown up together,” she said.“After the shootout on our family, my dad says to me, ‘You can’t go out unless you have a bodyguard.’ “So I choose Darrell, thinking he’s going to let me do whatever I want, [but instead] he says, ‘No, I have to respect your dad.’ “That type of friction leads to some major sparks between the main characters.
Keep your eyes peeled to the silver screen for this one next month
Source: MTV News
