LL Cool J is The Man

Reuters reports that Anthony Zuiker, creator of the CSI franchise, is teaming up with LL Cool J to develop The Man, a CBS drama starring the rapper-actor as an undercover LAPD officer who juggles his nights as an upper echelon crime-stopper with his days as a adoptive parent of three troubled youth - an abused boy, a former streetwalker and a recovering drug addict. Zuiker says he was influenced by LL Cool J's own dual existence as a "multi-platinum rapper and an amazing father" of four. "He has such an amazing spirit and has a great connection with the audience." For Zuiker, working with LL Cool J is a "childhood dream come true," he said. "I remember going to his concert when I was 14 years old, wanting to be as famous as him." Upon pitching the concept to LL Cool J, Zuiker says, "He loved it, and we're now officially in business."

This sounds like a good look for LL Cool J, particularly given his problems with Def Jam and Jay-Z. Maybe it's time for him to leave music alone and fully concentrate on his acting career. He was such a gem on In the House. I hope things work out for him again with The Man. Stay tuned...