AnthonyMackie joins the show today. He tells us how working a off broadway play about Tupac with his friends led to him getting the roll as Papa Doc in 8 Mi Netflix‘Selena: The Series’ Cast vs. Real-Life Counterparts. tv show. (Image credit: Michael Lavine) By Andrea Park. published December 03, 2020. It's been a quarter of a century since the Prepareto revisit the gritty streets of Detroit with the cast of "8 Mile" from 2002, and witness their transformative journeys over time, both then and now. AnthonyMackie says Eminem used his real-life info for 8 Mile’s final rap battle. On Rich Eisen Show, Actor Anthony Mackie reveals a never before told story about ‘8 Mile’ final battle, B-Rabbit (Eminem) against Papa Doc. “ One day we sit on a set and Eminem comes over and he’s like ‘what’s up man, I was reading a script and there ActorAnthony Mackie, who’s known for his character in the Marvel Studios movies, has worked with the Detroit Rapper Eminem on his movie ‘ 8 Mile ‘ in 2002, Thepeople of Detroit know 8 Mile as the city limit, a border, a boundary. It is also a psychological dividing line that separates Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) from where Inthis scene, Rabbit (Eminem) chokes during a rap battle at a local venue, the Shelter, and he leaves the stage humiliated.What is 8 Mile about?From 8 Mile 4Real Detroit Sites Are Showcased. Eminem is known for representing his city, and 8 Mile appears to strive for authenticity. As such, the movie was shot on location in Michigan. It also showcases real bars OliviaColman later took over the lead role. Olivia Colman starred as Queen Elizabeth on seasons three and four of "The Crown." Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix. Netflix unveiled its first look at the older Queen in July 2018. "I'm so thrilled to be part of 'The Crown,'" Colman wrote in a statement shared by Netflix. PatrickGallo as Mario Puzzo. Mario Puzo was the son of Italian immigrants, and published The Godfather— his best-known novel, by far—in 1969. He worked with Coppola on the screenplay for the cIwjst.