TRUE TO THE GAME 2, starring Vivica A. Fox (Empire), has earned the accolade of having the highest grossing independent film two weeks in a row and landing in the top 10 of highest grossing films over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The film screened in 281 theaters, averaging $1,032 per screen.
Based on the novel of the same name by bestselling author Teri Woods, TRUE TO THE GAME 2 picks up a year after the murder of drug dealer Quadir Richards, whose death carries consequences for all who knew him — especially Gena (Erica Peeples) his love interest.
Separating herself from Philly’s dangerous scene, Gena has reinvented herself as a journalist, living and working in New York City. Forced to take some time off of work, Gena is sent on assignment to Los Angeles for a career-changing story.
The cast includes a host of big names, including Andra Fuller (The Haves And The Have Nots), Jeremy Meeks (Dutch), Juliet “Juju” Cee (Love And Hip Hop New York), Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirkland (CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story) with cameos from Rotimi (Power), Tamar Braxton (Being Mary Jane), Faith Evans, Waka Flocka, and Bernice Burgos.
Manny Halley produces alongside Rodney Turner II and Yolanda Halley. Halley, who founded Imani Entertainment Group, was longtime manager to R&B singer Keyshia Cole and could be seen with the star on her BET reality show, The Way It Is. Currently, his company manages London on da Track, Wheezy, and Iyana Halley.
“Huge thanks to all the exhibitors and audiences who have supported TRUE TO THE GAME 2 in its theatrical run,” says Halley. “This is a film that we are very proud of and are overjoyed by how well it continues to perform during this unprecedented time. We look forward to expanding to even more theaters in the weeks to come!”
