Tunde Adebimpe, frontman for New York outfit TV On The Radio, appears in a lead role in the new film from acclaimed director Jonathan Demme (he of Silence Of The Lambs fame). Rachel Getting Married sees Adebimpe star as Sidney, whose sister-in-law-to-be Kym ( Anne Hathaway ) threatens to derail his wedding.
These are busy times in the TVOTR camp. The band is set to release its much-anticipated new album, Dear Science, in late September, coinciding with an extensive tour of America.
Maybe we would’ve seen the record sooner if Tunde hadn’t been flouncing around Hollywood? We jest – but it did get us thinking about all those musicians who’ve felt compelled to scratch the acting itch. Nick Cave, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, err, 50 Cent. Go on – share some of your favourites with us. Consider it almost-Friday fun…
Here’s the Rachel Getting Married trailer. Plenty of angst, not much Tunde.
MorningAfterboy
said on the 7th Aug, 2008