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In what sounds like a racially fueled sequel to “I Love You, Man,” Chris Rock will play the titular new companion to GQ writer Devin Friedman in the film adaptation of Friedman’s 2008 article, “Will You Be My Black Friend?” The magazine feature documented the writer’s attempt to find an African-American friend via an ad on Craigslist.

The article was somewhat inspired by Barack Obama’s presidential bid. As Friedman wrote in his original ad (reprinted in the magazine), “We could have a black president, and still not have a very mixed country.” Referencing the sitting president too, he noted that he was uncomfortable having the same amount of black friends as George Bush.

Interestingly enough, another person mentioned in the article, Oprah Winfrey, is producing the adaptation through her Harpo Films shingle. In the introduction, Winfrey is name checked as a pseudo black friend to many white women in her audience. Winfrey, through Harpo, is also producing “Precious,” the Sundance darling that is already fostering a lot of Oscar buzz with its raw story and believable performances. [source]

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