Funky!
Warner Bros. has commissioned Malcolm Spellman to write a feature based on the classic TV dance show Soul Train.
The film will be set in the 1980s and Don Cornelius, the host and producer the original show that spanned 35 years, will serve as one of the producers.
“All of the hip-hop street dances you see today were born during that time period and were first seen on that show, and I remember doing all of them when I was a kid,” said Spellman.
The main character will be from the streets of El Lay and his ticket out is his gift for “popping,” a street dance that became popular during that time. He will become a member of a touring company featuring singers and dancers revolutionary to the period.
“This guy is a serious popper, with street edge, and he wants to get on that tour, with the hottest of the hot,” continued Spellman of his protagonist. “Writing with Don involved is quite an experience. He’s still the godfather of cool.”
Will U hop on board?!
If it’s cheesy fun, this could be a nice and funny nostalgic hit. Think Breakin’!