For the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton, rapper Dr. Dre reportedly wanted Michael B. Jordan to play him, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Unfortunately, Jordan had already accepted the role of the Human Torch in the (ill-fated) Fantastic Four reboot, so he wasn't available at the time. Instead, the role went to a rookie actor, Juilliard grad Corey Hawkins, who has since starred in 24: Legacy, BlacKkKlansman, and 6 Underground, among others.