Phora goes Hollywood? Director Curley The 5th pitches the Anaheim rapper a love story

Anaheim rapper Phora could be headed for the big screen if director Curley The 5th gets his way. In an interview with Juice Unlocked posted July 21, 2025, Curley said the two had been talking about a movie and that he sees Phora as the lead.

"I got a movie idea for him that I threw in through his way," Curley said. Phora "could star in it," he added, with his music as the soundtrack.

Why Phora

Curley said he has been wanting to make a love story, and Phora fits the part. "I know he's in love. He showcases his woman," he said.

He pitched it as a project built for Phora's fans: a lead who is passionate about love and passionate about his music, in a film that is new-music driven and love driven.

“I got a movie idea for him that I threw in through his way.”

Where it stands

Curley described early talks, not a done deal. He said their last conversation was about sending the idea over, and that it was being formatted and was about to go to Phora.

No title, cast, studio or release date was announced in the clip, and Phora did not comment in the post.

“I've been wanting to do a love story.”

The OC connection

Both men made Juice Unlocked's list of the top 50 Orange County rappers of all time, posted June 2, 2025. Phora ranked No. 2. Curley came in at No. 46, a gap he joked about in the interview.

Juice Unlocked asked followers whether they would watch a movie starring Phora. The post drew 172 likes and 33 comments.

“That'd be crazy for the culture.”