Eminem Nearly Played Matt Damon's Character In A Movie

Eminem has been one of the most dominant forces in hip-hop and has also pursued some acting roles here and there. Most notably, he appeared as up-and-coming Detriot rapper Jimmy Smith Jr., AKA B-Rabbit, in Curtis Hanson’s “8 Mile.” The film was semi-autobiographical, based on Eminem’s real-life experiences, and won him an Academy Award alongside co-songwriters Jeff Bass and Luis Resto. Although the film follows some derivative cinematic tropes, it is fondly remembered by Eminem fans as one of the highlights of his career, boasting success at the box office and on the Billboard charts.  

Eminem almost starred in Neill Blomkamp’s “Elysium” before the role went to Matt Damon. Eminem has made small screen appearances in various films and TV shows, often playing exaggerated versions of himself. Following his well-received performance in “8 Mile,” Eminem has mostly kept his screen appearances small, often playing an exaggerated version of himself. He made cameo appearances in the Judd Apatow comedy, “Funny People,” and the Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg political satire, “The Interview.” Eminem also made an appearance in the HBO series “Entourage.”