<p>A member of the Atlanta-based rap group OutKast has been chosen for a role in an upcoming sequel to the movie Get Shorty.</p><p>Andre Benjamin, better known as Andre 3000, will appear in the film Be Cool as a member of a rap group called Dub MDs.</p><p>Other members of the movies cast include John Travolta, Harvey Keitel, Danny De Vito, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, James Gandolfini, Cedric the Entertainer and Uma Thurman. Shooting began this week in Los Angeles.</p><p>Benjamin joins a host of other rappers, such as Ice Cube and LL Cool J, who are crossing over into film.</p><p>Benjamins first movie role was in last years film Hollywood Homicide, which starred Harrison Ford.</p><p>Information from: Constitution</p>
