Barry Michael Cooper revealed the surprising story behind Pookie's casting in New Jack City – a tale of brilliant auditions, unexpected tragedy, and cinematic redemption.

Writer and producer Barry Michael Cooper has died in Baltimore, Maryland. Cooper wrote a series of iconic 1990 s movies, including New Jack City, starring Wesley Snipes and Chris Rock, Above The ...

Is New Jack City getting a remake?. The 1991 crime drama is certainly ripe for one, especially in our reboot-riddled day and age — after all, Twisters just dropped, there is an upcoming ...

Barry Michael Cooper, the acclaimed screenwriter best known for his “Harlem trilogy” consisting of the films “New Jack City” (1991), “Sugar Hill” and “Above the Rim” (both 1994 ...

Barry Michael Cooper, a talented writer and producer, has left an indelible mark on the film and television industry with his groundbreaking work. His recent passing at the age of 66 in Baltimore ...

Among his many projects, Cooper wrote New Jack City, starring Wesley Snipes and Chris Rock.In 1994, he also wrote Sugar Hill ...

The 66-year-old wrote several iconic movies in the 1990s, including New Jack City, which starred Wesley Snipes and Chris Rock ...