Vincent Laresca Instagram – January 17, 1992
Today marks the 32nd anniversary of this game changing and iconic masterpiece.
This movie was Pac’s first major acting debut where he played Roland “Bishop”. He delivered a brilliant and unforgettable performance as he embodied the cold and sinister villain Bishop into perfection. Pac didn’t just play Bishop. He WAS Bishop and he had the JUICE. As he once put it, he just took everything and internalized it. May this classic flick remain untouched. Here is how Pac described his character.
“My character is Roland Bishop, a psychotic, insecure very violent, very short tempered individual. Bishop just wanted to get respect. He wanted the respect that his father didn’t get. Everything he did, he did just to get a rep. I surprised myself by just getting the part. I didn’t believe it. I still don’t believe it. I still walk down the street, and if somebody notices me, I feel uncomfortable. And then I go; “oh yeah the movie.” I’ll never do another role like that again, unless there’s a sequel.”
On this day in 1992 “Juice” was released in theaters. It was directed and written by @ernest_dickerson. @2pac played the film’s antagonist Roland “Bishop” which launched his amazing but shortlived acting career.
It also starred @omarepps as Quincy “Q” Powell, @khalilkain as Raheem Porter, @jermainehopkinsoffical as Eric “Steel” Thurman and @vincentlaresca as “Radames”. Best cast chemistry ever.
The film included special appearances by @samuelljackson as Trip, @flexaforeal as the contest auditioner, @queenlatifah as Ruffhouse MC, Doctor Dre, @edlover and @propmasterretro as contest judges, @fab5freddy as himself, @cindyherronbraggs of @envoguemusic as “Yolanda” and @pmd_mic_doc and @erick_sermon as bar patrons. Also cameo roles from @donald_aison and @treachtribe of @naughtybynature4ever.
“Juice” generated over 8 million during it’s opening weekend and pulled in over 20 million at the box office.
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