OutKast’s Andre Benjamin – AKA Andre 3000 – is set to put another movie credit to his name. The hip-hop star has signed on to star in a basketball comedy called “Semi-Pro” with Will Ferrell.

Set in the 1970s, Benhamin will play a star basketball player who is also an expert on wooing the ladies. His coach/team owner/player is Jackie Moon, played by Ferrell. The two are part of the fictional team Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association.

Also starring in the New Line Cinemas picture is Woody Harrelson. Directing for the first time will be Kent Alterman.

This holiday season, Benjamin is voicing the character of Elwyn in “Charlotte’s Web,” based on the popular children’s novel by E.B. White.






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