"The Jimi Hendrix project is on its way," Andre promised last week on the set of "Be Cool," the sequel to the 1995 mob comedy "Get Shorty" (see "Outkast's Film Career Coming Into Focus"). "I've actually been trying to do this for four or five years," he said. "So I've read biographies, seen every documentary, seen every performance."

The Jimi Hendrix movie was conceived by the Hughes Brothers directorial tandem ("From Hell," "Menace II Society"). The team has shot about 15 minutes of rough footage, mostly to convey the visual style they're aiming for, but they're waiting on permission from the Hendrix estate before continuing.

Meanwhile, Andre has been sharpening his guitar and air-guitar skills. "I'm not a great guitar player," he explained. "I can just play [good] enough. But you can act, fill it out and flip this screen because I'm not left-handed [like Hendrix] either."

-mtv.com

The Hughes brothers have been attempting to get the movie into production since 1995, but Hendrix's estate was frozen amidst a legal battle. The lawsuit has since been settled and Jimi's father, the late James "Al" Hendrix, gained direct control of the estate before passing away last April. Look for Be Cool to debut later on this year.

hologram

United Kingdom

March 2003

APR 13, 2004 06:15 AM

Ah, Andre3000. What a man. What a MAN! I'd shake it like a polaroid picture for him anytime.

Charley

SUICIDEGIRL

United Kingdom

APR 13, 2004 06:43 AM

Arrow said:
Ah, Andre3000. What a man. What a MAN! I'd shake it like a polaroid picture for him anytime.

Mmmmmm me too!

jnthn

New York, NY

October 2002

APR 13, 2004 06:50 AM

so it's not steven segal?

what a relief.

miss_lady

I'm lost

July 2003

APR 13, 2004 06:50 AM

He's sexy and eccentric. My kind of man!

Scopitone

Irvine, CA

OLD SKOOL

APR 13, 2004 06:50 AM

Yeah, the title I submitted for this story was "Hey Ya, Joe"

JeffreyLebowski

Mexico

OLD SKOOL

APR 13, 2004 09:57 AM

fucking brilliant choice for Jimmy James. Andre 3000 for prez-o-dent. can't wait for the movie...

Velvetone_Fusion

Owings Mills, MD

November 2003

APR 13, 2004 10:32 AM

I must agree, this was a great choice. You can see alot of similarities between Jimi and Mr. 3000. Judging from videos, and that Volcano High thing, he's not completely devold of acting talent either.

Ghostdad

Pacifica, CA

January 2004

APR 13, 2004 10:41 AM

I like the sound of this. I just hope he can act.

JumpinJackShit

Las Vegas, NV

March 2004

APR 13, 2004 10:45 AM

You could do a whole lot worse than Andre 3000.
Got my vote.

Its_Matt

United Kingdom

September 2003

APR 14, 2004 01:37 AM

Andre 3000
is.
cool.
as.
fuck.

Margot_Dent

Los Angeles, CA

February 2004

APR 14, 2004 09:37 PM

'dre really is the most awesome person on earth, in existance, whatever. fucking ice cold is right. shiiiit.

Domnicella

Flushing, NY

March 2004

APR 15, 2004 02:36 PM

he can pull it off!

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I'm lost

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