A$AP Rocky is stepping deeper into the acting world and already has his sights set on one of Hollywood’s most iconic roles. In a recent interview with Variety, the rapper revealed he’s ready to dive into action films after doing stunt work for his upcoming movie Highest 2 Lowest, and he’s not thinking small. “I’m down for whatever. I think I need to be the new Black James Bond. Like, why not? If we hit the gym, I’ma be aight. Right now I’m in dad mode; you’re gonna have to give me a couple months,” Rocky said.
Along with action, he’s also looking to do something that his children can enjoy. “I want to do something for my children. Everybody’s doing Despicable Me and SpongeBob and shit like that. I want to do an original DreamWorks/Pixar-ass film, like Soul,” he said. “I like the internet stuff too, like Gracie’s Corner. I hate Cocomelon. Cocomelon is bad for the kids, man, but Gracie’s is hittin’. I just hope my kids don’t grow up and think that shit was lame. So, whatever I do, it’s gonna be cool and timeless.”
Rocky also shared that he once auditioned to play Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story but admitted it didn’t go well. “I auditioned for Star Wars — for Lando — and my audition was trash. I was trash that day.” Still, he gave props where it’s due: “My man Childish Gambino was a way better Lando than I would’ve provided at that time.”
Rocky’s next role will be in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, in theaters August 22 and on Apple TV+ starting September 5th.
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