ON THE SET: AMERICAN GANGSTER
Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Denzel Washington, T.I, and Common filmed scenes for “American Gangster” in Harlem, NY last week. The film is based on the rise and fall of drug lord Frank Lucas (played by Washington) a key player in the heroin trade during the 1970s in Harlem. Sounds and looks to be a great movie.
“American Gangsta” is slated for release in November of 2007.
Denzel Washington and T.I











77 Comments
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1.
Coffy
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
man he is so fine
2.
pissed off motha
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
i love denzel i am sure the film will be off the hook!
3.
Josy
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
hhmm, It looks like denzel is going for another oscar!! he knowsss those assholes won’t give it to him unless he acting dirtyyy!! sometimes i just wanna tell hollywood to go fuck itself…yeahhh i’m pissed and untill they give angela bassett the oscar they keep stealing from her…imma remain pissed…but uh…thats another story! lol hope this movie is good and does well
4.
bill
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
This looks HOT !
Nice concept & Plot. Looking forward to seeing THIS movie
Denzel is a great actor, and I know you ladies enjoy his looks.
5.
alittleextra
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
not a good look for t.i. he looking all stiff.
6.
Jamie D.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Why does Denzel have that “I just seen my life flash before my eyes by marrying this woman, and I’m not happy with the results!” look on his face in the first picture?
7.
PoeticMd12
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
I cant wait to see this…looks very interesting…SCARFACE like..LOL
8.
EnJoi
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Ummm how you going to forget to shout out Ruby Dee in the first shot?
9.
luisa_2
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
denzel is so sexy! and that look for t.i. don’t works
10.
bill
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Jaime,
most men have that looknin their eyes when they get married…
11.
f0reverme
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
I’m extremely excited about this movie. When I heard all the people in it, I knew it was a must see. Sucks that it opens way next year. I guess i’ll just catch ‘ De Ja Vu ‘ in the meantime.
12.
foxxy380
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Oh yes. This is a definite must see. I love Denzeil! He is such a great actor. Can anyone explain why he won an Oscar for his role in Training Day but only got nominated for an Academy Award for his role in Malcom X? I think that’s kind of backwards. But like I said this is a definite must see movie.
13.
monali
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
CAN’T WAIT 2 C IT..
TI’S SUIT IS LOOKN KINDA YOUNG,
BUT I GUESS THEY WERE GOING FOR THE OLD SKOOL LOOK
14.
HoustonJ
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Another Gangsta/drug lord/violence themed movie for Black Americans to look up to. Before you know it, we will start to see Black men on Cribs with pictures of Frank Lewis up on the walls of their homes.
As much as I love Denzel, Ruby Dee, and Common, I have tired of the Gangsta theme and am not sure if I will see this film.
15.
concretestone
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
they’re all so fine!
16.
Envy This
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
I know the movie will be good, Denzel is a fool he can play any role a gansta, a lawyer, a whiteman, whateva he is the man… and then my baby T.I is in it, i can’t wait until it comes out.
17.
Toni
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
is that COMMON?
anywhom, I’ll definately go see this movie. I just hope it’s a little better than the typical black gangster movie.
18.
sexyredd
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
i love denzel. that’s probably going to be a good movie. i love TI too. i’ve watched ATL about 50 times.
19.
Chellybop
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
This is gonna be a movie I am gonna see for sure. Denzel. TI. Common, hell yeah.
20.
GO
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
So you all will go see this movie but soem of you doubt seeing Dreamgirls! Wow. I love me some Denzel and I own almost every movie and I will most definitely go see this. But if you all don’t get your black asses into that theatre come December for Dreamgirls we gonna have a problem.
21.
T's
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
#10 Bill - Unfortunately, not just men. I was the one with that look in my eye when I got married. Someone brought to my attention last Friday…LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
22.
jewel13
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
THis is a must see. My man TI is lookin a little like Michael Evans with the ruffled shirt, but I love him anyway.
23.
Meatloaf
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Where’s Flavor Flav? He would fit right in!
24.
1DivineKiss
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Denzel*starts giggling* lol TI looks like a robot in that second last pic. and is that common???? anyways this movie opens in november =)(thats when my bday is) but next year is too long!
25.
tdotlady
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
im i the only one that doesnt find denzel that fine???? i mean i no hes goodlookin but im not attracted to him
26.
Sexysistah
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Denze-e-e-e-e-el!!! Denze-e-e-e-e-el!!!!(throwback to A Different World- LOL!)
Love me some him! will definitely go see it-
27.
Tan
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
T.I. could have on the flyest suite made and still look like crap next to Denzel. Have Mercy!!!!
28.
devilicious
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
trust TI to be in another drug movie
29.
NiQ
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
i will definatley be seeing this one, looks like a winner!
30.
sheneice
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
A MUST SEE
31.
huh ???
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
TI look crazy in that pic !! what the……. denzel lookin flawless as usual !!!
32.
jess
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Is it just me or does the bride look like julissa from 106&park??
33.
Au Naturel
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
T.I. (w/ his sexy ass) looks like a ventriloquists dummy in these pics.
34.
shyla
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
this funnt T.I> looks different with hair on his head I’m so used to him being bald headed …….damn what a change
35.
Beautiful Brown Eyes
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Ok this seems like a must see movie…
36.
TIA
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
T.I’S HAIR!!! OH MY, HE STILL LOOKS GRRRREAT! LOL HOPE THIS MOVIE DOES WELL, TI’S HAD A GREAT YEAR!
37.
SlimKim
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Looks good, but um..why does his wife have to be sooo light?? Is she even black??
38.
warrior princess
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Looks interesting but…I’m just not too fond of having T.I. in this movie. Even Common, although I do like him. Becuse honestly…I dont want to see anymore of these rapper “actors” in film. I cant see past their persona’s and into the characters. (They usually almost never play anything far from home anyway). Trained performers are losing jobs — that were made for them — to non-actors.
I guess I shouldnt judge a book by its cover but…meh.
39.
bonifant
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Why is every acting like its gonna be so great.
I’m not saying this b/c its a black gangsta but because its another gangsta movie period. I mean Denzel is a great actor but from that blurb you put I wouldn’t be rating the movie that high…at least not yet maybe i need to see a proper trailer etc
40.
Chloe
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Denzel can STILL get it.
41.
Asentha
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
Definitely a must see!! Looks like it’ll be a good movie!!
42.
Dave
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
@ 38 No beef but why should artists be limited to just one form of art. Some people are born entertainers and should be able to try their hand at anything they want to. Especially since the music industry is all about raping their artists and taking their money. I know I’d cross over into movies in a heartbeat.
43.
Prince
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
#38- I agree with you. Rapper/actors are creating a stereotypical image that gives Hollywood and the core audience the impression that there are no true talented black actors in Hollywood. I’m a little sick of seeing rappers starring in movies. I understand that Hollywood thinks rappers hold some kind of credibilty to the character they’re playing and that alone will sell out seats in the theater. But what about Menace II Society and The Best Man. Two totally different movies but the leading actors were not rappers. Even the leading actors on The Wire were actually real actors. So the talent is out there.
44.
Slovely
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
T.I. is doing big things! And she is still FINE while doing it big! Lol Even with that out dated suit he wearing.
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Slovely
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 /
EnJoi said:
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Ummm how you going to forget to shout out Ruby Dee in the first shot?
^
I’m saying! Her name should have been first. She deserves a couple of oscars too, her and her husbanb (may he rest in peace).
46.
Tracey
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
hate Denzel and that’s his ideal wife’s color….and T.I look hella different in the 3rd pic…
47.
CookieNzima
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
Bring on Nov 06
48.
CookieNzima
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
I mean 07
49.
Angry Black
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
I just hope this isn’t some more white hollywood bullshit. Antoine Fuqua (the brotha that did Training Day and King Arthur) was supposed to direct this. Called it his masterpiece an all that shit. Then the studio pulled it from his ass an replaced him with the white dude that did Man On Fire.
50.
E
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
TI looks like C3PO from Star Wars - http://starwars.fidm.edu/...res/images/extra-c3po.jpg
51.
KayJay
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
T.I. will always look like a lil boy. The movie sound be good.
52.
BashyBoo
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
ILL BE RUNNIN TO SEE THIS ONE I HOPE SOMEONE REMINDS US ALL…NOVEMBER 2007! DAMN!!
53.
GeminiPrize
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
Man I would certainly dip Denzel in chocolate and…I can’t even finish that thought.
54.
realtalknigga
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
who is the chick playing the wife?
55.
kindanice
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
I love T.I. but he betta be hella good to be playin against Denzel. U know how many seasoned actors would kill 4 a chance like that? I duno. I hope he pulls it off.
Good look though.
kind.
56.
rj
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
People the movie is set in the 1970’s, that was the look back then. Therefore TI does look the part!
57.
E
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 /
We know its 70’s related but we’re not talkin about TI’s look but how stiff like a robot he is in the pictures
58.
Chib
Thursday, September 21, 2006 /
Denzel’s wife is played by Lymari Nadal. She was born in Puerto Rico and is Edward James Olmos´ wife.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1317082
59.
djviolet
Thursday, September 21, 2006 /
denzel still makes me wanna drop my panties. Is he really 50??? Dayum!!!!! He looks so good.
60.
James Rossi
Friday, September 22, 2006 /
Seems that someone forgot to mention this film also co-stars one of the best actors in films today…Russell Crowe!
61.
Kimberly
Monday, September 25, 2006 /
Hey u guys… they filmin this movie around my way.. well @ least parts of it.. they were here yesterday and i got some shots of the extras walkin around.. didnt get to see the famous ppl but still it was cool
62.
Ms Creole
Friday, June 8, 2007 /
First of all..I would go see and suppoet any movie Denzel Washington is starring in. American Gangster is just one in a long line of projects that he has done to perfection. Mr. Washington keep up the great work, you get more handsome and sexy for the ladies to enjoy each time I see you. Can’t wait to see this one as well.
63.
syphmar
Friday, July 20, 2007 /
Do we need another gangster movie with a smattering of untalented hip-hop actors? Since Denzel has decided that he is in need of money?? and appears to have lost his ethics and character, we cannot be surprised at this choice of property for him. We should also consider that BET does not believe in providing black audiences with substantive films, why not give them a gangster hero drug dealer? Where are the Anthony Mackies, Eammon Walkers, Adrian Lesters? These are film and stage actors with fine credentials who could have acted in this film. Does Denzel use black actresses as his leading ladies anymore?
I hope that black women will ignore this film.
64.
Naomi
Friday, September 21, 2007 /
Syphmar - thank you thank you thank you thank you! i read all the subsequent posts, and you are the only one who voiced my exact opinions!
and i def WILL be ignoring that movie… probably will get the soundtrack though (seems to be the only good thing they’ve got going!)
BUT - there’s always a but! - washington’s character was in fact married to a white woman (maybe he felt he was being more “accomodating” by portraying her using a latina instead? who knows)
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Natalie
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 /
I am so tired of people saying that Denzel will only get an oscar if he is dirty. Damn the man did a great job in Training day and he deserved it. if he didn’t win it everybody would have been upset. he won get over it. he was great in Malcome X but didn’t quite capture him, oh well. and as for Angela Basset i love her to death and if you were a real movie watcher you would realize she did not deserve that oscar as Tina turner. She worked her ass off dont get me wrong but when you watched that movie you saw Angela, not Tina. Her not actually singing her songs hurt her too. The Academy awards are often not fair but know what your talking about b4 u comment. T.I is playing his role too, I love him to death.
70.
dap
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
i saw it 2 days ago excellent
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Toni
Thursday, November 1, 2007 /
I want to know more about Frank Lucas, Denzel is a great actor I quite sure the movie is great.
72.
maria
Friday, November 2, 2007 /
It was a excellent movie and Denzel was the main event he is one of the greatest actors in entertainment.There is no part he can not play he had me fooled for a minute had me thinking he was the real Frank Lucas. This is a MUST SEE YOU WON’T BE WASTING YOUR MONEY.
73.
lexee888
Sunday, November 4, 2007 /
i saw this movie and it is really good its not boring like most gansta movies it is really good. denzel is awesome in it. Ti i gets shot but then again he looks jacked up any way.. its is really a MUST SEE…..
74.
LP
Sunday, November 4, 2007 /
Movie not as great as anticipated. I love Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Both terrific actors. They have definitely been in better movies. I don’t recommend this movie to anyone.
75.
Harlem Knight
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Its American Gangster…not Gangstah. Uneducated jack-off.
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