True to the Game (film)
True to the Game is a 2017 American drama film directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, written by Nia Hill, and starring Columbus Short, Andra Fuller, Vivica A. Fox, Nelsan Ellis and Jennifer Freeman. It was based on Teri Woods' novel of the same name.
A 2020—21 sequel named True to the Game 2: Gena's Story is available on July 2020.Cast
- Columbus Short as Quadir Richards
- Draya Michele as Cherelle
- Erica Peeples as Gena Hollins
- Vivica A. Fox as Shoog
- Nelsan Ellis as Tyrik
- Andra Fuller as Jerrell Jackson
- Jennifer Freeman as Lita
- Nafessa Williams as Sahirah
- Jamaar Simon as Rasun
- Iyana Halley as Bria
- Annika Noelle as Aubrey
- Misan Akuya as Drug Dealer
- Starletta DuPois as Gah-Git
- George Arvanitdis as Club Patron
- Lorenzo Eduardo as Winston
- Nikki Leigh as Megan
Production
It was reported that a film adaptation of Teri Woods' novel True to the Game would go ahead in December 2015. Columbus Short was reported to have signed on for the lead role on September 17, 2015. The rest of the main cast was announced on October 13, 2015, including Vivica A. Fox, Nelsan Ellis, Andra Fuller. Principal photography began for the film in October 2015 in Los Angeles, California and finished in April 2016.Soundtrack
True to the Game : Music Features By Keyshia Cole, 21 Savage, Big Block, Kris Kelli and Young Scooter, In 2017—18.Sequel
A sequel named True to The Game 2: Gena's Story was released on July 2020.
