Migos staple Quavo is set to star in Takeover, an action-thriller feature film helmed by Greg Jonkajtys from Quality Films, Quality Control Music and Trioscope’s production arm.
Set against the backdrop of Atlanta’s street takeover car culture, the rapper will portray new parolee Guy Miller as he attempts to start anew. His journey to a clean slate is curt short, however, when he is dragged back into the takeover world and is forced to “live up to his reputation as one of the slipperiest street operators in a lethal, head-long race against time.” Deadline adds that Takeover will utilize Trioscope’s very own animation technique to blend live-action performances and animation in order to execute the car stunts.
Takeover is written by Die Hard’s Jeb Stuart and Marvel’s Agent Carter’s Brandon Easton, and produced by L.C. Crowley, Brandon Barr, Jonkajtys, Kevin “Coach K” Lee, Pierre “P” Thomas, Brian Sher, Stuart, Don Mandrik, Quavo and Jen McDaniels.
“I’m really excited for this opportunity, especially shooting in my hometown of Atlanta. This film is an ideal opportunity to further delve into my craft, and I can’t wait to see how the action plays out in this animated environment,” Quavo said in a statement.
Crowley added, “With our unique approach, we’re able to transcend traditional storytelling and immerse viewers into the elaborate, fast-paced world of street takeovers.”
“The film brings together the industry’s most talented visionaries both on and off the screen,” shared Sher. “We’re thrilled to deliver an unparalleled edge-of-your seat ride that will introduce many viewers to a world they never knew existed.”
“We are excited to be partnering with the teams from Trioscope and Quality Control on what we anticipate to be the first of many projects together, as they collectively represent some of the best and brightest content creators in the industry,” said Mandrik.
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