“When I first started reading the script,” Common said, “I called my manager like, ‘Dude, you know I don’t want to do a slave movie. “Common’s manager told him to ‘keep reading,’ and it didn’t take long for him to understand what he meant. He said he was “attracted” [to] twists and turns and I never know what will happen. “
Keke is equally excited to take on the project, which she describes as “powerful”.
“It’s important for all of us to look at history as a way to pull back layers that have been concealed as it is involved in some of these atrocities,” Keke said. Daily Pops. “Although we went through a fierce journey with AliceIn the end, I feel not only happy for her or better in my heart for what she has accomplished, but I am able to bring that spirit with me into my life as a woman. Black skin. “
Hear more from Keke and Common in E! News interview.
Alice is in theaters on March 18.
