| Soul Men traces the story of two estranged soul-singing legends, Louis Hinds (Samuel L. Jackson) and Floyd Henderson (Bernie Mac), who must reunite for a tribute concert at the Apollo Theater after the death of their former groups lead member (John Legend). With only Floyds lime green 1971 Cadillac El Dorado convertible to get them from LA to New York, Hinds and Henderson embark on a road trip that just might give these bickering soul men another chance to harmonize if they dont kill each other first. Sharon Leal (Dreamgirls, This Christmas), Jennifer Coolidge (Epic Movie, For Your Consideration), Sean Hayes (The Bucket List, Will & Grace), Adam Herschman (I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Accepted), Affion Crockett ("Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins," "The Boondocks"), soul music icon Isaac Hayes (South Park, Hustle & Flow), and Grammy-winning R&B recording artist John Legend also star. No one could believe someone hadnt thought of it first. Sam Jackson and Bernie Mac have never been in a movie together. Ever, says Soul Men producer Steve Greener, who is also Bernie Macs manager. Its unbelievable. You would think these two guys who know each other and have been around for so long would do something together. I was surprised they hadnt worked together, echoes producer David Friendly. It wasnt for lack of desire; Mac and Jackson had always wanted to collaborate. Sam and I have known each other for a long time, says Mac. We fraternize. We play golf together, weve been over to ... |
