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Trio take to the air in George Lucas' 'Red Tails'

By James Wray Apr 7, 2009, 0:52 GMT

Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard and Bryan Cranston have joined the cast of Lucasfilm's 'Red Tails.' Terrence Howard has joined the cast of George Lucas' WWII drama 'Red Tails.' © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Terrence Howard has joined the cast of George Lucas' WWII drama 'Red Tails.' © Albert L. Ortega / PR PhotosBased on a story written by George Lucas 'Red Tails' is a fictional tale about the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. The movie follows the young pilots who have to overcome racism in the military to become the first African-American fighter pilots in U.S. military history.According to The Hollywood Reporter the pair will head ensemble cast that also includes Method Man, Lee Tergesen, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Andre Royo, Nate Parker, David Oyelowo and Tristan Wilds.Lucas is executive producing and financing the film through his Lucasfilm production company.Anthony Hemingway is directing from a script by John Ridley.Filming is set to start this month in Europe.

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Movie is based on a story by Lucas about the Tuskegee Airmen. 1944. As the war in Europe continues to take its toll on Allied forces, the Pentagon brass has ...more

US Release: 2012-01-20
UK Release: TBA

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