In what may be his first big screen role since 'Blade II', Entertainment Weekly posted the first look of Wesley Snipes, along with Don Cheadle, in 'Brooklyn's Finest', which is being directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Three unconnected Brooklyn cops wind up at the same deadly location after enduring vastly different career paths.
Snipes will play a drug dealer and Cheadle is an undercover officer, respectively.
Also staring in the film are Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, Ellen Barkin, Jesse Williams, Sarah Thompson, and Hassan Johnson (from HBO's The Wire). Williams plays a rookie cop under Richard Gere.
Snipes has been in the news lately over his legal issues for not paying taxes. He's working with the govenment hoping to avoid any jail time. Coming up next for Snipes is another straight-to-DVD film, but actually a sequel to a film that played in theaters, 'The Art of War II: Betrayal'. Until 'Brooklyn's Finest' comes out, Snipes would have had 8 films that went to straight-to-DVD.
Before anyone starts to fact-check, 'Blade: Trinity' did play in theaters in 2004 but if you saw the film, Snipes played second fiddle to Ryan Reynolds and Jessica Biel and didn't help promote the film.
His role in 'Finest' may not be a leading but it's a step to get back in the big leagues.
'Brooklyn's Finest' opens in 2009.
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By: marcatitus@aol.com on 8/06/2008 7:55AM
it's great to have wesley snipes back on screen, he is a great actor.
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By: Rollie Settles on 8/06/2008 8:30AM
Hey,Snipes get on the the good foot.get those TAXES
out of your Hair.
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By: Rev. J.L. Love on 8/06/2008 10:36AM
Congratulations Bro. Snipes, I've been a fan for a long time and I watch every move that you do. You are a true artis and my prayer for you is you continue to have great success, and I was in your conor during your struggles. Be bless my Brother.
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By: Willie Eashman on 8/06/2008 11:47PM
I like both actors I'll see this movie.
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By: KNOWYOURHISTORY on 8/06/2008 12:46PM
Yes....The strong will survive!
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By: KNOWYOURHISTORY on 8/06/2008 12:47PM
Yes..The strong will survive...Welcome back Wesley...
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By: BIG DADDY on 8/06/2008 2:39PM
You can't keep a good brother down, just keep up with your money problems a little better. You are one of the few brothers that aren't running around making baby's all over the place.
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By: Terrah on 8/06/2008 6:10PM
LONG TIME COMIN' BUT THIS MOVIE IS GOING TO DO WELL. GOOD TO SEE DON CHEADLE ALSO.
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By: faye on 8/06/2008 6:50PM
snipes is an excellent actor...i hope he gets on the right track again. not sure what happened with the tax thing but surely he made enough to pay it. i miss snipes as an actor and look forward to seeing him again
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By: Dionne Moses on 8/06/2008 8:15PM
Hey Wesley, you are truly missed. You are a very talented actor and I know you will come back strong.
You know people (the Press) are always saying negative things, but don't let that get you down.
This is only a test. You will pass with flying colors, because I know you will take it to another level. GOOD LUCK!
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