Rock star Lenny Kravitz will finally follow the steps of his mother, actress Roxie Roker (The Jeffersons), ex-wife Lisa Bonet (The Cosby Show), and daughter Zoe (The Brave One) and make his acting debut in the independent film 'Push', which is being directed by Lee Daniels.
Also featured in the film are Mo'nique, Paula Patton and newcomer Gabourey "Gabbie" Sidibe.
According to Variety, the film is about Clareece "Precious" Jones, an overweight, illiterate African-American teen in Harlem. Just as she's about to give birth to her second child, Jones is accepted into an alternative school where a teacher (Patton) helps her find an alternative path in her life. Mo'nique plays the girl's mother and Kravitz plays a nurse who shows kindness to Jones.
The film is an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Sapphire (Ramona Lofton).
As producer, Daniels recently wrapped the Mariah Carey starrer "Tennessee," directed by Aaron Woodley and financed by Smokewood Entertainment Group.
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By: JC on 10/30/2007 3:53PM
Okay, Lenny Kravitz Acting. Well, Let's "Wait And See". He might be good at it. A couple of years from now we may be saying, "WHO KNEW?"
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By: Afan on 10/30/2007 9:42PM
I'm sure Lenny Kravitz is good at everything he does. And, he's very, very pleasing to the eye.
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By: Dendrea on 10/30/2007 9:46PM
Who is this guy Lenny is with? "Seems "too close for comfort!"
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By: NATHAN on 10/31/2007 1:39AM
Lenny Kravitz has the looks of a actor. It's is good that he's speading his wings in a different directions than being a rock star.
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By: Nacole G. on 11/01/2007 8:50AM
The man in the picture with Lenny would be Lee Daniels, the director of the movie. Its just a picture, don't judge.
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By: Mariah on 11/01/2007 2:29PM
LK is foin! lol
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By: Mariah on 11/01/2007 2:33PM
Both are handsome
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By: Janet on 11/01/2007 2:59PM
Lenny is a good guy, he is serious about his work. I believe he will amaze everyone with his acting ability. Good luck Lenny
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By: BigBlackAfrica on 11/02/2007 5:42AM
Well the book is no joke. I'd like to see how Monique plays this role of a mother who not only allows her boyfriend to molest- since infancy- and eventually impregnate her (and his)own daughter as well as sexually abusing the her child herself. This book was a hard read, very moving. I hope the screen adaptation captures the nuances.
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By: James on 11/02/2007 3:29PM
He is a pretty talented rocker and I hope his persona translates to the big screan. www.tni.com/2480905, also win100dollars.com With IPC#2480905
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