Are Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, Quavo Headed to Shreveport for 50 Cent’s New Film?

The question is on every local's mind: Could 50 Cent really be bringing music and movie stars like Omar Epps, Quavo, and Wiz Khalifa to the G-Unit Film & Television headquarters in Shreveport? The stars have officially signed on for the new gang drama, Moses The Black, executive produced by the city's newest media mogul, Curti's "50 Cent" Jackson.

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While anticipation for 50 Cent to make good use of his new studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, sources confirm that the initial filming location for Moses The Black already took place in Chicago.

It's not surprising the movie would start rolling film in the Windy City, since the story will follow a modern-day gangster in the same city, inspired by the fifth-century Saint Moses the Black.

What G-Unit and Moses The Black Will Do For Shreveport

Despite the fact that Chicago has been the home base for the filming of Moses The Black, there's still a good possibility that Shreveport will host future film shoots for the movie, or whatever project is next for G-Unit Television & Film.

In the last few years, 50 Cent has solidified himself as one of Shreveport's power players, with millions of investments into the downtown area alone. 50 plans on repaying the city by moving the majority of his future filming efforts to the North Louisiana area.

50 Cent's already got a TV show planned to be filmed in Shreveport, all about true crime stories from the city. Working hand in hand with the Shreveport Police Department, this upcoming series will show off the deep connections the rapper-turned media mogul has already made within the city, proving his commitment to Shreveport.

Star Power: Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, and Quavo Lead the Moses The Black Cast

The star-studded cast is led by Omar Epps, who you might remember from movies like Love & Basketball or hit TV shows like House. Epps will play a gang boss in Chicago, with his second-in-command played by Wiz Khalifa. Quavo, yes, that Quavo from Migos, will portray the rival to Epps' character. Chukwudi Iwuji will play the namesake character Moses.

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The movie is written and directed by Yelena Popovic, a director, actor, and writer, getting her biggest break yet as a writer with 50 Cent's latest project. The story is a modernized version of the real-life story of the 4th-century monk of the same name.

The Takeaway: Shreveport's A-List Future is a 'Sure Thing'

Ultimately, it's not likely that Shreveport will be seeing Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, and Quavo in town to shoot Moses The Black, but the bigger picture for the city remains positive. The star-studded cast solidifies that 50 Cent's ongoing commitment to building G-Unit Television & Films into a powerhouse of an entertainment empire rooted in North Louisiana. With millions invested in the City of Shreveport to become an entertainment hub, the arrival of major productions—and the celebrities that come with them —is not a question of if, but when.