Anthony Mackie did not miss while filming the final 8 miles Rap battle against Eminem – But he recalled that things were very personal.
“We are doing the movie and you know, Eminem is such a brilliant uncle,” Mackie, 46, recalled during the episode of Tuesday, March 11, of “The pivot“Podcast. “One day we are at stake and it’s like”, it doesn’t make sense to use us. “And I was like,” No? “And it’s like,” I need something about you. “
Mackie portrayed Pope Doc in the 2002 drama, the leader of the world’s free rap group, who finally loses in front of Eminem’s BBit B in an epic final rap confrontation. During the verses of B-rabbit, he claims that the real name of Pope Doc is Clarence, went to a private school and that his parents are still married. According to Mackie, some of the shots were towards him personally and they had nothing to do with his character.
“So we talk, how, two hours, scratching. I go to the Casino. The next day, we are shooting the scene of the battle and that’s why I’m there as:” You are talking about me. Don’t talk about Clarence! “Mackie recalled, adding that the frustrated facial expressions of his character were his natural reaction to Eminem’s letters.
“You are one in …, eminem!” She joked. “I am like”, I will fight against this mother f … …! “I’m like,” Yes, my parents are still married! “
8 miles It marked both Mackie’s feature film and eminem. Marvel star was previously opened on rolling the movie during an episode of 2021 The rich eisen showBy claiming that Eminem originally promised that his raps would only include “characters of characters”.
“ There was this day, we were sitting on the set and Eminem arrives and it is like “ What’s up man, I read a script and there is no reason so I don’t like it, you are a fantastic friend, I like it, ” said Mackie. ” And then I said, ‘I also like it,’ and then it was like: “ Great, so I don’t care if I add something to you? ” It’s like “No, not just a few characters of characters.” I am like “Yes, there is no problem.” “”
The actor stated: “So before all 8 miles Final Battle, makes me Google and learn about me and all these things that basically make fun of me as a doc of pope. “And then I’m like,” Mr. Marshall is a bit personal. … I grew up in a nice house, my parents were nice to me, why do you make fun of me? “
US Weekly has contacted Eminem for comments.
Eight years after his representation of Pope Doc, Mackie assumed the role of Tupac Shakur In 2009 Notorious. It Captain Star has credited his time in the Juilliard Dramaturgy Division, which he graduated in 2001, for his rap and versatility skills as an actor.
“The idea of approaching a rapper from the perspective of an actor, you really only talk in poems. I have always said, one of the biggest rappers (than ever) was Shakespeare,” said Mackie during an episode of 2021 Hot waves. “If I did not have my training, I would not be able to play Tupac, Martin Luther King, Pope Doc, Falcon. Training is just something that gives you an additional layer to resist.”
