Rumors of a Tupac biopic have been greatly exaggerated—and almost as dramatic as the life and death of the legendary artist himself.

Back in April of this year, former director and writer of the Tupac biopic All Eyez on Me, John Singleton (Boyz n the Hood, Baby Boy, Poetic Justice), put the project on hold. Now he’s off of the project completely.

Amid conflicting reports about whether Singleton “stepped down” or was “let go,” the film finally began production in Atlanta in mid-December, according to entertainment watch sites in the area as well as telling Instagram posts from long-standing producer of the film, L.T. Hutton (renowned music producer turned Hollywood producer) and Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson.

That’s right, the 29-year-old NFL player DeSean Jackson can now add film producer to his list of professional endeavors. He couldn’t be more excited, either.

Along with a collage of All Eyez on Me set photos, Jackson posted this to his Instagram account:

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“Been a long Process but I’m proud to announce Its finally that time to present the Tupac Movie!! Shoutout to my Big bro @lthutton We breaking records with this one!! History in the making. Glad to say I’m A producer on this movie…giving the ppl what they want. Business is Business.”

The new director? Film, television, and music video writer and director Baby Boom—whose most popular credits include the classic 2009 comedy Next Day Air as well as well as a long list of acclaimed music videos, most recently Jidenna’s “Long Live the Chief.”

L.T. Hutton has been working for five years to get this film off the ground.

He says this on his Instagram account:

LT Hutton

“IT’S BEEN A LONG JOURNEY BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS ALL THE LIES! ALL THE BULLSH*T HARD WORK HAS PAID OFF!! WE START SHOOTING IN A FEW HOURS!!!!! HISTORY WILL BE MADE ALL LOVE TO THE REAL THE FAKE THE RUMOR BELIEVER’S THE SOCIAL NETWORKING NON FACT CHECKING A**HOLES YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS!! LET’S GO!!!”

Now all we can do is wait—and hope that the film is half as great as the 1996 Tupac album from which its title is taken.

Given the passion with which it’s being produced, there’s a good chance it will be.

Let’s go.

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