News of September 19, 2013
Tupac Biopic: Morgan Creek and Emmett/Furla Plan Shoot for 2014
Following years of legal disputes, Morgan Creek and Emmett/Furla announce the Tupac biopic: filming begins in 2014 in Atlanta, Afeni Shakur co-produces.
After years of standstill, Morgan Creek Productions and Emmett/Furla Films reported on September 19, 2013, that they were in final negotiations for a joint production of the film “Tupac.” Filming was slated for 2014 in Atlanta, with Afeni Shakur serving as executive producer. The director and lead actor had not yet been named.
February 2014 Start with a $45 Million Budget
rap.de and Musikexpress relied on industry reports, citing a budget of $45 million and a start in February 2014. According to Musikexpress, screenwriters Eddie Gonzales and Jeremy Haft were set to replace the original team.
Dispute over Control: Settlement Only in 2011
Rolling Stone recalled the dispute that had blocked the project for years: Afeni had initially demanded extensive creative control. Morgan Creek sued her, claiming she continued negotiating after an agreement had been reached; she countersued, maintaining that a contract had never existed. Only in 2011 did both sides reach an agreement before trial. More on the family’s proceedings: legal cases.