Ice Cube Confirms Next "Friday" Film & Says "We Finished The Script"

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Are you ready for another "Friday" flick?

For year's there has been talk that a new Friday movie was on the horizon, but fans have only received speculation and gossip. However, there seems to be movement on the project as Ice Cube confirmed that the latest addition to the franchise is underway. During his visit to ESPN's The Jump, Cube stated that they're getting things going and it's his hope that the movie will be completed by this time next year.

"Yeah, we pushing for it. We finished the script, we are getting notes from the studio and it's going back and forth," Cube said. "Get into pre-production and start hiring. It would be nice for this to come out on the 25th anniversary. That would be kinda...good." Host Rachel Nichols helped him out and finished it off with, "A good day." Cube appreciated that one.

The real question is: will Chris Tucker return to reprise his iconic role of Smokey? The answer is still "maybe." Tucker has previously stated that it's something he would consider, but he wants to make sure that it's done the right way. "I don't know. I talked to Cube about it," he said on ESPN's The Plug. "He told me he was working on some stuff. And if it comes together right, I'm definitely gonna look at it and see if it works. 'Cause I never say never...I definitely want to check it out. If it works, it's a possibility."

They better bring back Deebo. Are you excited for another Friday film?


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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