blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Jeremy Meeks, who became a viral sensation when his mugshot leaked and the world immediately dubbed him the ‘hot felon’. Upon leaving prison, he began a successful modeling career landing him in top fashion houses, where he has been able to travel the world and eventually set his eyes on Hollywood. Meeks plays Saleem in the Manny Halley ‘True to the Game’ series, and reflects on working with a talented cast that includes Columbus Short, Vivica A. Fox, Erica Peeples, Kris Lofton, Lil Mama, Iyana Halley, Starletta DuPois and Darius McCrary. He reflects on his journey, being bit by the acting bug, and more. Jeremy Meeks talks ‘True to the Game 3’.
Watch the interview and let us know what you think! ‘True to the Game 3’ is in theaters now!
‘True to the Game 3’ trailer:
‘TRUE TO THE GAME 3’ Synopsis:
TRUE TO THE GAME 3, The third and most explosive installment of the groundbreaking True to the Game trilogy picks right up where True 2 left us. Gena (Erica Peeples) awakes to find that her mysterious savior is actually Quadir (Columbus Short) whom she thought was dead. Before happily ever after, Quadir gives Gena 72 hours to go back to Philly to check on Bria (Iyana Halley) and Gah Git (Starletta DuPois) and let them know of her plans. The stakes are at an all-time high as the streets are scorching hot with a pair of crooked cops; Detective Joe (Darius McCrary) and Detective Mike (Kinyumba Mutakabbir), who put the squeeze on any and everybody they can for their own motive, MONEY. Saleem (Jeremy Meeks) hasn’t been able to reach Jerrell when he finds out his brother Terrell (Kris Lofton) has just been released from jail. The pressure is mounting as someone from the crew is snitching. Can Gena get out of town and make a new life for herself? Will Quadir risk it all and go back to Philly if he can’t reach Gena? Will Jerell return, get the money and take out Quadir once and for all? Who will stay True to the Game?
About Imani Media Group
Imani Media Group is a Los Angeles based production, management and distribution company created and nurtured by Founder, Manny Halley, that leverages a network of production partners to create cutting edge content. Imani Media Group is comprised of three divisions including Imani Records (Music & Management), Imani Motion Pictures (Motion Film & TV) and Faith Media Distribution (Digital Distribution & Marketing). Through Imani Records, it has elevated the profiles of the industry’s top selling recording artists and leading songwriters, producers, and composers for more than two decades. Imani Motion Pictures, continues to procure stories from a vast array of writers, directors, and actors to develop and produce content for theatrical releases, television, and streaming services. With Faith Media Distribution, it handles the unique capabilities in distribution, sales service, marketing and varied national and international output deals. For more information on Imani Media Group, visit www.imanimediagroup.com, facebook.com/imanimediagroup, @Imanimediagroup on Instagram and @Imanientgroup on Twitter.
About Faith Media Distribution
Faith Media Distribution is a streamlined, highly focused, and audience-driven distribution company under Imani Media Group founded by Manny Halley, with the flexibility and nimbleness to constantly be responsive to the urban consumer market. There is no existing enterprise with a development and production model that creates, distributes, and markets to the urban audience at the pace in which they are able to. Within a short period, Faith Media Distribution has built a reputation of consistently providing urban-themed film products that are commercial, critical, and audience successes. Its mission is to make an impact on a global audience by creating the stage/platform for artists, filmmakers, and producers to share diverse distinctive stories that inspire the culture.
Watch our interview with the cast of Imani Media Group‘s ‘A Holiday Chance’ here!
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