Nate Blakeslee’s amazing book, Tulia: Race, Cocaine and Corruption had been optioned by Halle Berry a while back, but it looks like it will finally get made into a film. The production has signed John Singleton to direct and Billy Bob Thornton to co-star with Ms Berry.
The story, a real tale of corruption in the small Texas town of Tulia, will be shot in Louisiana! Guess their film commission gave the production company a better deal? No matter, it’s long overdue, and if it turns out anything like the book, it will be a compelling film. At last word, Blakeslee’s roll will be played by the consummate actor Gary Sinise.
Why do I care about it? Well Nate’s mom is a good friend and she is just busting her buttons over the success of her son’s writing. Look for more from Nate Blakeslee in the future.
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Nate Blakeslee's mom, you say . . . hmmm, Blakeslee, Blakeslee, where do I know that name from . . . perhaps, Ms. T?!?!? That's TOTALLY cool!!! I haven't heard from her since shortly after she left Big D.
-Brucifer
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