LOS ANGELES — O'Shea Jackson Jr. was determined to play his father, Ice Cube, in "Straight Outta Compton." Not only does the 24-year-old look uncannily like his dad, but he's also got the rapper-turned-movie star's mannerisms and expressions down — something he used to his advantage during the two-year audition process. Jackson Jr. makes his acting debut in "Straight Outta Compton," opening Aug. 14. The film captures the rise and rupture of N.W.A., the group credited with starting gangster rap and inspiring warning labels on album covers for its provocative, incendiary lyrics. Founding members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre are among the film's producers. Ice Cube, meanwhile, said, I'm proud on a thousand different levels. You always want your kids to step up at the moment of truth, and he did more than step up. He just owned it. I'm just proud of the production. I'm proud of the movie. I'm proud of the group. I have never been this happy for any project that I've ever done. — AP
