The only movie to see this weekend is “Wanted” starring Angelina Jolie. Common also makes a splash in the movie. He’s quietly building a serious acting resume and cashing checks bigger than any he’s earned with a microphone. With a new album due this summer, it helps to keep the music pure when eating isn’t dependent on gold or platinum plaques. At this point for Common, hip-hop is the gravy: you’d like some, but butter and salt is just fine.

In a press interview Common spoke on mingling with Hollywood’s elite.

“For me coming from a musical background, just being able to be part of a film that has Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy. That’s just one of them things that you call home like, “Man, I’m in a movie with ..{laughs}.. with Morgan Freeman and Angelina.. {laughs some more} .. Cause these are people that are legends. You know, obviously Morgan Freeman is a legend, historic and a master.

With Wanted I liked the story and the idea of being a part of something that is progressive and fresh. I was reading the script it made my imagination spark. It felt new to me.”

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