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Chris Rock to star in 'Black Friend'

Published Tuesday, Oct 6 2009, 12:32 BST | By Alex Fletcher
Chris Rock to star in 'Black Friend'

Rex Features

Chris Rock has signed up to star in comedy vehicle Will You Be My Black Friend?, reports Variety.

The comic will take a starring role in the project, which is being produced by Lionsgate and Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films.

Based on a GQ magazine article written by Devin Friedman, it follows the writer's awkward attempts to add a black friend to his social group.

Rock's other upcoming projects include the Neil LaBute comedy remake Death At A Funeral.

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