The actor who played Notorious B.I.G.'s manager in the tragic rapper's new biopic almost gave up the role - because he feared the film wouldn't live up to expectations.
Actor Kevin Phillips plays Mark Pitch in the movie, Notorious, and admits he was on the verge of turning his back on the project - because he's such a big fan of the slain rapper.
He tells WENN, "I did have some reservations for months before the actual offer. I was first approached to play the role of Puffy (Sean 'Diddy' Combs). I didn't think it made any sense to be involved in the project because I didn't have Puffy's walk."
But Phillips cast away every reservation after meeting B.I.G.'s mother, Voletta Wallace, adding, "She was on the set everyday. I don't understand how she was there scene after scene. It takes a strong woman to do that."
And now he's thrilled with the end result, and glad he didn't walk away: "Being a part of this project was being a part of history, not just a payday, and that is what drew me to it."
WENN
source: newshub archive
