Method Man Joins Cast For "Shaft" Reboot

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Method Man at TBS' Drop the Mic and The Joker's Wild Premiere Party at Dream Hotel on October 11, 2017 in Hollywood, California. Shoot ID 26854_010
Method Man's acting resume continues to get as long as his money.

Method Man's contributions to hip hop shouldn't go unnoticed. Between Red and Meth to Wu Tang Clan to his work as a solo artist, he's done a lot in hip hop culture. However, in the past few years, we've seen him more frequently in front of a camera than behind a microphone. He's focused his energy towards movies and television shows, whether he's acting in it or having some sort of behind the scenes role. Recently, it was revealed that Meth is set to appear in a reboot of a classic film alongside Samuel L. Jackson.

According to Hollywood Reporter, New Line Cinema's reboot of "Shaft " has added Method Man to their cast. Along with Meth, they've also added Jessie T. Usher for the film. Samuel L. Jackson will reprise his role as John Shaft for the movie while Usher takes on the role of Shaft's son. Method Man will play the role of an old friend from Shaft's neighborhood. Regina Hall, Alexandra Shipp and Rich Roundtree are also starring in the film as well. John Singleton will return as the director for the 2017 reboot after directing the 2000 sequel to the film. 

Aside from his upcoming role, Meth spent the last year working heavily on screen. He had roles on shows like "The Deuce," "Rebel" and "The Breaks" and also appeared alongside Mike Epps, Terry Crews, Andrew Bachelor and Kat Graham in the movie "Where's the Money." On top of that, he earned a position as a host of the "Drop The Mic" segment on "The Late Late Show With James Corden."

Keep your eyes peeled for the "Shaft" reboot which is expected to be released on June 14th, 2019.


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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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