Exclusive: Fashion Model Jeremy Meeks On His Film Debut in ‘True To The Game 2’

Coming out this week from the Imani Media Group is the urban action film the sequel True to the Game 2, directed by Jamal Hill from a script written by Preston A. Whitmore II. Executive produced by Manny Halley Productions and based on Teri Woods’ novel of the same name, the original film was released in 2017. The follow-up will hit select theaters on Friday, November 6th.

Here’s a link to the theaters where the film will play at truetothegame2.com/theaters/

Cast members from the original film coming back are Vivica A. Fox, Andra Fuller, Erica Peeples, Iyana Halley, and Jamaar Simon. New additions are Rotimi, Jeremy Meeks, Niatia ‘Lil Mama’ Kirkland, Faith Evans, Starletta DuPois, Tamar Braxton, Lisa Renee Pitts, Christian James, and Kevin Sizemore, Bernice Burgos, Juliet “Juju” Cee, London on Da Track, Paul Saucido and Waka Flocka Flame.

TRUE TO THE GAME II, picks up a year after the first installment of True to the Game, following the lives of the characters affected by Quadir’s (Columbus Short) murder. Separating herself from Philly’s dangerous scene, Gena (Erica Peeples) has reinvented herself as a journalist, living and working in NYC. Quickly growing in her company Gena is sent on assignment to LA for a career changing story. Though Gena is far from home, her life in Philly seems to always make an appearance. Someone from Quadir’s circle has avenged his death with a hit on Jerrell’s crew members, reigniting another war between the two crews. Jerrell (Andra Fuller) is determined to get paid by any means necessary and he’ll start with Gena.

For Meeks, who had spent time in prison, became famous for his mug shot and started modeling afterwards, this is his film debut. Since this film, Meeks signed a five picture deal with producer Manny Halley. In speaking exclusively with BlackFilmandTV.com’s Wilson Morales, Meeks talks about getting the role, acting in his first film and being blessed with the fame he’s received.