A$AP Rocky, Nas and Jennifer Hudson have been tapped as part of the cast for the upcoming drama Monster.
Monster follows Steve (Harrison), a 17-year-old honors student and aspiring filmmaker in Harlem, who is being charged with felony murder for a crime he says he didn’t commit.
Monster will be the feature directorial debut for Anthony Mandler, who has been a longtime collaborator of Rihanna’s and has helmed music videos for the likes of Taylor Swift.
Bron Studios is joining forces with Tonik Productions and John Legend’s Get Lifted Film Co. for the feature.
Nas and John Legend will also executive produce the feature, and will also play a role in the film’s music.
The cast also includes Roots actor Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tim Blake Nelson, John David Washington, Jennifer Ehle will also star along with Hunger Games star Jeffery Wright.
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