Get Rich or Die Tryin' (film) Get Rich or Die Tryin' (film) Get Rich or Die Tryin is a 2005 American biopic crime film starring 50 Cent, in his feature film acting debut. It was released on November 9, 2005, and was known as Locked and Loaded during production. Similar to the 2002 Eminem film "8 Mile", which it used as a template, the film is loosely based on Cent's own life and was directed by Jim Sheridan. The name of the film is shared with 50 Cent's 2003 debut album of the same name. After Marcus and his friends rob a Colombian safe house, Marcus
Eminem to star in an unmade film version of "Have Gun – Will Travel", and was considered for the role of David Rice in the 2008 film "Jumper". Eminem had a cameo appearance, arguing with Ray Romano, in the 2009 film "Funny People". He played himself in the "Entourage" season-seven finale "Lose Yourself" with Christina Aguilera. Although Eminem was offered the lead role in the 2013 science-fiction film "Elysium", he turned it down because director Neill Blomkamp would not change its location from Los Angeles to Detroit. Eminem had a cameo appearance as himself in the 2014 film "The Interview". During