Jennifer Lopez Gets Cardi B in to the Cast of “Hustlers” Movie

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Jennifer and Cardi had already previously worked together. She explained how she was the one to call Cardi up and offer her the role in the film.

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In February 2016, it was announced Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay would produce the film, under their Gloria Sanchez Productions banner.  In May 2016, Annapurna Pictures was announced to produce, finance, and distribute the film, with Megan Ellison and Chelsea Barnard serving as producers on the film.  In August 2018, it was announced Jennifer Lopez would star in the film, with Lorene Scafaria directing from a screenplay she wrote. In October 2018, it was announced Annapurna had dropped the film, with STX Entertainment acquiring distribution rights to the film and Constance Wu joining the cast.  Annapurna allegedly dropped the film after struggling to sell off the foreign distribution rights and budget concerns. In March 2019, Cardi B, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles, and Mercedes Ruehl joined the cast with Mette Towley and Trace Lysette in negotiations to join as well. That same month, Madeline Brewer and Frank Whaley joined the cast of the film.Filming began on March 22, 2019, in New York City.

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