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STXfilms, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation, has signed internationally celebrated Grammy® Award-winning global superstar Offset to star  in its upcoming film American Sole, opposite Pete Davidson, O'Shea Jackson Jr., and Camila Mendes, who were previously announced in the cast. The announcement was made today by Adam Fogelson, chairman, STXfilms Motion Picture Group.

STX is selling offshore rights to the film at the AFM next week.

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A key part of the hip-hop group Migos, Offset will both star in the film as well as curate and executive produce the "American Sole: The Soundtrack Album," which will include at least one original song by the famed artist. Offset will collaborate with director Ian Edelman and Music Supervisor and STX Music Executive Jason Markey to create music organic to the film's needs. This collaboration will mark the first time that Offset will write, perform, and curate as a solo artist for a major motion picture, which will be driven by a rap and hip-hop soundtrack of today's most influential and emerging artists. 

American Sole follows two twenty-somethings (Davidson and Jackson) with mountains of college debt who use the fast cash of after-market sneaker reselling to achieve their American dream. But when their startup runs out of cash and a shady investor is their only way out, the dream quickly becomes a nightmare. 

Offset is set to play a computer engineer who becomes critical to the storyline.

"To have Offset joining our team is a dream scenario," said Fogelson. "Offset's character is important to the storyline and we couldn't be more excited to have him working with us behind the scenes as he works with Ian and the team at STX to help us define the sound of this film. We could not be in better hands."

"This is my first feature film as an actor. After doing NCIS, I knew I wanted to do more acting. Landing this role in American Sole is dope," said Offset. "Not only do I get to star in the movie, but I get to bring my skills to the table as the curator and Executive Producer for the soundtrack. I'm bringing my world to the big screen. I hope the world is ready. "

American Sole is written and will be directed by Ian Edelman (HBO's "How to Make It in America," Netflix's The After Party) and produced by Kevin Hart through his production company, HartBeat. Hart will be joined as producer by Jake Stein (Netflix's The After Party) through his Scondo Productions label, and NBA All-Star Chris Paul, who produces through his Ohh Dip!!! Productions banner. American Sole marks Paul's first feature film as producer. HartBeat's Bryan Smiley is executive producing. Drew Simon and Patricia Braga will oversee the project for STXfilms.

Offset is represented by talent agency UTA, Dina LaPolt and Dale Melidosian at LaPolt Law P.C, and managed by Latabia Woodward at CBC, Inc.

OFFSET has contributed to two consecutive number 1 albums on Billboard's Top 200 chart for Culture and Culture II as well as multiple RIAA Certified Platinum singles, including "Bad and Boujee" (4x Platinum) and MotorSport, featuring Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. He released his debut solo album Father of 4 in February 2019, featuring the standout tracks "Red Room" and "Clout," the latter track featuring Cardi B, with the album receiving praise from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Esquire, The New York Times, Complex, and more. Offset has graced the stages (with his group and as a solo artist) of Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Saturday Night Live, and he has performed his 3x platinum solo single "Ric Flair Drip" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, bringing out Ric Flair himself. In 2017, Offset partnered with the American Cancer Society and set a goal to raise $500,000 to honor his late grandmother, who passed away from bladder cancer. Offset is committed to raising funds to promote cancer prevention and access to care in underserved communities through CHANGE grants. His dominance in fashion has been well documented in press like Vogue, GQ, Hypebeast, and more, with Offset being celebrated for his style collaborations including his recent project with the infamous Dapper Dan Gucci house and an upcoming capsule with two luxury brands. He has also been seen walking in shows at the major fashion weeks in NYC and Paris for the likes of Virgil Abloh's Off White and Jeremy Scott. Offset's love of culture goes beyond music and fashion into gaming and tech, with investments including Genies (avatar company), Muzik Connect (high-tech headphones), and an ownership in Faze Clan (the largest e-sports lifestyle brand company). Offset also has partnered with Axis Replay to create his own media platform AXSD Media. He recently filmed a PSA that discussed his experience voting for the first time and partnered with the Lincoln Project to feed andamp; encourage voters at the polls during the 2020 election.