Ice Cube & Mike Epps Say ‘Last Friday’ Will Be About Gentrification
Ice Cube and Mike Epps have confirmed that the fourth installment of the 'Friday' franchise, titled 'Last Friday', is officially happening. The film will address the issue of gentrification in their neighborhood. They also expressed optimism about Chris Tucker's potential return to reprise his role as Smokey.
- ▪Ice Cube and Mike Epps confirmed that 'Last Friday' is officially in production.
- ▪The film will focus on the theme of gentrification in their neighborhood.
- ▪Chris Tucker is being approached to return as Smokey, and both actors are hopeful about his involvement.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 22:29:32 +0000 |
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Ice Cube poses with Mike Epps prior to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Sloter/IOS/Getty Images Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: 'b7dab6e5-7a62-4df1-b1f4-3cfa99eea709', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time. window.pmc.harmony?.switchToHarmonyPlayer(); } Last Friday is really happening.
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