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UFC's Rampage set to reprise Mr. T's role on 'The A-Team' remake

(via SI.com) · August 27, 2009 · 12 AM

Former UFC light heavyweight champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is set to play the role of B.A. Baracus, made famous by Laurence "Mr. T." Tureaud, in the upcoming remake of The A-Team.

Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper have been confirmed as fellow actors on the film due out in 2010. Nelson is set to play Hannibal, while Cooper will place Face. Rampage, who has already appeared onscreen in several smaller roles, beat out rappers 50 Cent and The Game for Mr. T's famous character.

Discussion: 5 comments so far...

  1. By Lenny_V
    8/27/09 at 11:20 a.m.

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  2. By JerryWayne
    8/27/09 at 1:16 p.m.
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    I couldn't imagine Game or 50 being B.A. Baracus, Rampage definitely fits the bill. I pity the fool...

  3. By reagan21
    8/27/09 at 2:56 p.m.
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    I think Tony Danza would be a better choice.

  4. By Bodytalk555
    8/27/09 at 4:10 p.m.
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    I think it's perfect casting.

  5. By Rocco
    9/2/09 at 7:14 a.m.
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    the price of popularity i guess jeeeze rampage please dont

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