Eminem is producing a new comedy about the battle-rap scene

It’s quite surprising that Marshall Mathers didn’t parlay his star turn in 2002 drama 8 Mile into a successful Hollywood career (say what you will about his lyrical content, but the dude can act), instead treating the Oscar-winning film as a blip on his career, rather than a stepping stone to playing Jennifer Garner’s inept husband in a rom-com.

Maybe though, he was just waiting for another meaty battle-rap project to sink his teeth into. Marshall has now, some 15 years after his one shot, teamed up with music video director Joseph Kahn for a new comedy project named Bodied.

The film is being describe as a “rap satire” and will feature big-hitters such as  Anthony Michael Hall, Debra Wilson, and Charlamagne tha God. It premieres next month at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Check the trailer for Bodied, below.

Our #TIFF17 Midnight Madness Opening Night Film is @JosephKahn’s BODIED, with Anthony Michael Hall, Debra Wilson, @cthagod and @CalumWorthy. pic.twitter.com/MNZ6C2Vkiy

— TIFF (@TIFF_NET) August 1, 2017

This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.