Guide Note:

Notorious is the name of an upcoming biopic on the life and death of Notorious B.I.G.. Jamal Woolard, a New York rapper has been cast in the titular role. The film is being directed by George Tillman Jr. who has directed such films as: Soul Food and Men of Honor.

Fast Facts:

1. Release date scheduled for January 16, 2009
2. Director: George Tillman Jr
3. Writers: Reggie Rock Bythewood, Cheo Hodari Coker
4. Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures
5. Executive Producer: Diddy
6. Stars: Angela Bassett, Kevin Phillips, Anthony Mackie and Jamal Woolard
7. An open casting call was held in Los Angeles to find an actor that would play the leading role
8. Over 100 people showed up for the open casting call for Notorious
9. Notorious is a working title
10. Originally was to be directed by Antoine Fuqua
11. Sean "Diddy" Combs is a producer
12. Rapper Beanie Sigel auditioned but did not get the part of Notorious B.I.G.