Ice Cube & Tommy Lee Jones in 'Outside Man'

0:00On April 21st, Ice Cube and Tommy Lee Jones just teamed up for a gritty crime flick called Outside Man, directed and written by Oscar winner Brian, Helgoland. You know Helgoland from his best adapted screenplay for LA, confidential back in 1997, and Jones snagged the best supporting actor for the fugitive in 1993. The story follows Ruben, a Chicago mob enforcer played by Cube, fresh out of prison and looking for a clean slate in rural Texas. He starts working for Gus Wanamaker, a retired Texas ranger and furniture maker brought to life by Jones. Things heat up when they're old worlds, crime and law crash back in. Cube's bringing his producer game too, through Cube Vision with Jeff Quatsonets, alongside Bill Gerber, Teton Ridge Entertainment's Jillian Cher, and Jen Gorton, an exec producer Ben Hurwitz from Cube Vision. Both actors have deep Hollywood roots, Jones since the 60s, with hits like Men in Black and Oscar nods for JFK and Lincoln, while Cube's crushed it.

1:02In Barbershop, right along, and the Jump Street movies. This March's Jones is second ride with Helgoland after their 2023 thriller Finest Kind, and the package is already buzzing with buyer. Interest, straight out the gate. No release day yet, but keep an eye on Outside Man. It's got that classic clash of worlds vibe ready to drop heavy. That wraps Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Brought to you with AI.