Ice Cube talks Ride Along 2, the Keys to a Dope Sequel, and His Favorite Role

"Ride Along 2's" Ice Cube sits down to discuss his new film, favorite role of his career, and what's holding up the next "Friday" movie.

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Ride Along 2 opens in theaters today. The sequel finds actors Ice Cube and Kevin Hart reprising their roles as two in-laws who are also crime-fighting partners. This new installment promises to be bigger and better than its predecessor, and has brought on Olivia Munn, Ken Jeong, and Benjamin Bratt. Which isn't a far fetched claim considering Cube's involvement. A quick shuffle through his filmography showcases his involvement in several sequels that live up to their successors. Cube shared his secret to a successful follow-up film, proving that this wins on the big screen are no accident.

In his career, Cube has played a host of roles: a cop, a secret agent, an unwelcome boyfriend, a soldier and a dude who got fired for (allegedly) stealing boxes on his day off. With that many appearances it can be hard to decipher which is the most memorable, but Cube had no problem sharing which role was his favorite. And 

Cube also chopped it up about his

and that status of the next installment in his beloved Friday series.

Check out the full interview above.

 

 

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