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THE COMEBACK casting news
Keke Palmer To Play Ice Cube's Daughter In 'The Comeback'

Source: Reuters

January 25, 2008

Having made a big entrance in Hollywood with a starring role in 'Akeelah and the Bee' with Angela Bassett and Lawrence Fishburne, and then a supporting role in 'Madea's Family Reunion' with Tyler Perry, Keke Palmer is working with some big names in the business. Now comes another film that will shine more light on her.

According to Reuters, Palmer has joined Ice Cube in his inspirational sports drama for Dimension Films, 'The Comeback'.
Palmer will play Jasmine Plummer, the first female quarterback in Pop Warner history, who with her teammates draws support from her uncle (Ice Cube) and members of their Illinois town when the team plays in the Pop Warner Super Bowl.

Tasha Smith ("Why Did I Get Married?"), Jill Marie Jones ("The Perfect Holiday"), Dash Mihok ("Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang"), Matt Craven ("The Clearing") and Garrett Morris ("Jackpot") also have joined the cast. Comedians Earthquake ("Clerks II") and Michael Colyar ("Norbit") also will appear in the film.

Limp Bizkit frontman-turned-director Fred Durst is directing from a script by Doug Atchison ("Akeelah and the Bee"), based on a screenplay by Nick Santora

Palmer is also slated to play rapper Roxanne Shante in the upcoming film on the rap group The Juice Crew, 'The Vapors'.