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Ice Cube Reveals Rejected ‘Friday 4’ Script Involving Chris Tucker Back in His Legendary Role
BillboardStory by Angel Diaz
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Ice Cube shares details on an early 'Friday 4' script featuring Chris Tucker's return to the iconic role
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- The script had Tucker's character Smokey coming back to the neighborhood after years away, looking to make amends and get his life back on track
- Cube said the studio ultimately rejected the idea, feeling it was too risky to bring back a character who had been absent for so long
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Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, 'Friday 4'