Bernie Mac Biopic in the Works

Author Joe Winner

June 11th, 2021 8:12 AM

For the Bernie Mac fans, you’ll be happy to know that a Bernie Mac biopic is in the works.

John Legend’s production company Get Lifted is behind the biopic and his partner Mike Jackson broke the news about the potential biopic.  “We just partnered with Bernie Mac’s estate to cover Bernie Mac’s story,” said Jackson.  The news was a surprise to John too. Other news about the film hasn’t been revealed.  But the next question is – Who should play Bernie Mac?

Remembering Bernie Mac:

• Bad Santa Premiere

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  LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 18: Cast members (L to R) Lauren Graham, Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly, Bernie Mac and Amy Yasbeck pose at the premiere of "Bad Santa" at the Bruin Theater on November 18, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

• 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards – Press Room

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  LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 25: Bernie Mac poses with his award in the press room at the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on February 25, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

• Premiere of Touchstone Pictures’ “Mr. 3000” – After-party

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  LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 8: Actor Bernie Mac poses at the after-party for the premiere of Touchstone Pictures' "Mr. 3000" at The Highlands on September 8, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
• 126th Rose Parade Presented By Honda

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  PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Actors Ted Lange, Lauren Tewes, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Gavin MacLeod and Jill Whelan participate in the 126th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade presented by Honda on January 1, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

• “The Bernie Mac Show” 100th Episode Party – Inside

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  LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 19: Actress Kellita Smith (L), Robin Schwartz, President, Regency Television, and actor Bernie Mac pose at the "The Bernie Mac Show" 100th episode party at Memphis on January 19, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

• “What”s the Worst that Could Happen”

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  390570 10: (Editorial Use Only, Copyright Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) Actors Martin Lawrence and Bernie Mac perform in the film "What''s the Worst that Could Happen." (Photo by Courtesy of MGM Pictures/Getty Images)
• Late Comedian Bernie Mac Honored With A Street Sign

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  CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 28: late comedian Bernie Mac is honored with a street sign on February 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

• 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards – Show

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  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 6: Cast members of The Bernie Mac Show on stage at the 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Universal Amphitheatre, March 6, 2004 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

• Teen Choice Awards 2002 – Show

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  Bernie Mac won "Choice Breakout TV show" at "The Teen Choice Awards 2002" at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Ca. Sunday, August 4, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images/FOX.
• Bernie Mac on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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  BURBANK, CA - JUNE 18: Actor/comedian Bernie Mac talks with Jay Leno onThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno at NBC Studios on June 18, 2003 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

• 99_lawrence_mac

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  Claude Banks (Martin Lawrence) attempts to befriend felow prisoner Jangle Leg (Bernie Mac) in "Life." 1999 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

• Warner Bros. Premiere of “Ocean’s 13” – Arrivals

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  HOLLYWOOD - JUNE 05: Actor Bernie Mac arrives to the Warner Bros. premiere of the film "Ocean's 13" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 5, 2007 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
• VH1’s Big In 2003 Awards – Show

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  LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 20: (U.S. TABLOIDS OUT) Actress Katie Holmes and actor Bernie Mac speak on stage at VH1's Big In 2003 Awards on November 20, 2003 at Universal City in Los Angeles, California. VH1's Big in 2003 Awards will air in the U.S. on Sunday, November 30 at 9:00pm pst/et and will air in the U.K. on Friday, December 5 at 2100hrs. (Photo By Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

• After-party for Charlie’s Angeles: Full Throttle

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  LOS ANGELES - JUNE 18: (U.S.TABS - HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Actors Lucy Liu (L to R), Bernie Mac, Drew Barrymore, and Cameron Diaz pose at the after-party for "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" at the Chinese Theater June 18, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

• Fox Upfront Arrivals

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  NEW YORK - MAY 15: The Bernie Mac Show cast members arrive for the "Fox Upfront Previews 2003-2004" May 15, 2003 at Grand Central in New York City. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

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