"Hopefully her acting is better than her rapping"- Internet reacts as Ice Spice opens up on movie debut opposite Denzel Washington

Ice Spice opened up about her experience filming alongside Denzel Washington in the upcoming Spike Lee movie High and Low, in her latest Big Boy's Neighborhood interview. On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, she revealed that she was excited for the movie to release, as she looked much different than her regular self. Internet users have since taken to social media to opine on her latest acting venture.

Although not much about her role in the film has been revealed to the public, she said in the interview:

“Let’s just say I don’t really look like myself, so I’m excited to see what that looks like on camera.”

Ice Spice claimed that she had a “real quick” appearance in the film. She also added,

“I have a little cameo type thing. But I was so nervous.”

Speaking about acting with Oscar winner, Denzel Washington, she said:

“He has a very powerful vibe. And I was just a little intimidated but mostly nervous. He just kept saying, ‘Don’t be nervous. Congrats, you’re great.’ So he was really encouraging and sweet. That was huge to work with him.”

Many had mixed reactions to the Munch crooner trying out acting, particularly alongside Denzel Washington. While some congratulated her for the new opportunity, others had some harsh words. One netizen said:

Netizen reacts to the singer’s upcoming acting project (Image via Instagram)

Some also congratulated her team for getting her involved in the Apple Original Films and A24 project. Comments online read:

Netizen reacts to the singer’s upcoming acting project (Image via Instagram)

Others also hoped that she would not be starring alongside Washington in the upcoming Gladiators 2 movie. Other reactions read:

Netizen reacts to the singer’s upcoming acting project (Image via Instagram)

The movie is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low crime thriller. Some other reactions, regarding Ice Spice's casting in the film, read:

Netizen reacts to the singer’s upcoming acting project (Image via Instagram)

Kurosawa’s original 1963 film that starred Toshiro Mifune, was based on Ed McBain’s King’s Ransom novel. The movie focused on a Japanese show executive forced to make a difficult decision amidst a high-stake corporate takeover, with his chauffeur’s son also kidnapped.

The movie, starring Ice Spice and Denzel Washington, will also include Ilfenesh Hadera and Jeffrey Wright.

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Ice Spice slammed Ozempic-usage rumors on X

Apart from making headlines for her upcoming film appearance, Ice Spice also took to X Spaces recently, to slam rumors of her using the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic. On Monday, August 19, Ice Spice, whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston said:

“I actually came on here to talk about that real quick. I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic. That’s one thing I wish… You lazy a*s bi**hes never heard of a gym? It’s called the gym, it’s called eating healthy, it’s called being on tour. Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting at home all f**king day, it’d be easier to stay big.”

Ozempic was originally prescribed as a medication for those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. However, it has been used by many to lose weight.

Meanwhile, the singer has also been performing her Y2K! debut album across the globe. The album, which was released last month, reached the 18th spot on the Billboard 200 chart. It features various artists, including Central Cee, Gunna, and Travis Scott.