Paul Giamatti To Play Jerry Heller In N.W.A Biopic

ANOTHER ROLE HAS BEEN FILLED IN THE “STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON” FILM

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(AllHipHop News) Jerry Heller played a conflicting role as the manager of N.W.A. The co-founder of Ruthless Records helped the rappers reach international stardom, but he was also accused of being the driving force of the group’s eventual break-up.

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The public will get to see Heller’s involvement with the legendary Hip Hop crew in the upcoming N.W.A biopic. According to the Hollywood Reporter, veteran actor Paul Giamatti (Cinderella Man/ 12 Years A Slave) has been cast to play Heller in Straight Outta Compton.

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