- Shilo Sanders to Play His Father, Deion, in 50 Cent’s Starz Series, BMF
- The show follows notorious drug lords Demetrius and Terry Flenory.
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Like father Like Son.
Shilo Sanders will play his father Deion in a scene during the third season finale of 50 Cent’s Starz series, BMF.
In the episode, which airs Friday, the University of Colorado football star will play a younger version of his father ‘Coach Prime’ from the early ’90s.
‘Season 3 Episode 10 Guess who plays a young PRIME! I’m so proud of [Shilo] ‘He did the Doggone THANG!’ the buffalo trainer wrote on Instagram Wednesday.
“Good laws, the SANDERS boys are exercising all the gifts GOD gave them and having fun living this life where we only have one chance,” he added.
Deion Sanders’ Son Shilo Will Play Him on the Small Screen on 50 Cent’s Starz Show, BMF
‘Season 3 Episode 10 Guess who plays a young PRIME!’ Deion Sanders wrote on Instagram
The crime drama series, produced by rapper In Da Club, follows the true story of brothers Demetrius ‘Big Meech’ and Terry ‘Southwest T’ Flenory, who created one of the most influential crime families in American history.
The founders of the ‘Black Mafia Family’ built the most prominent drug distribution network in the country and came into contact with Deion while playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the early ’90s.
“They were introduced by a mutual acquaintance during Meech’s time in Atlanta while Deion played for the Falcons,” Starz said in an email. according to USA Today.
“Meech would visit Deion’s club in Atlanta, aptly named ‘Prime Time 21,’ after Sanders’ nickname and jersey number.”
Showrunner Heather Zuhlke wanted to make sure the production was as historically accurate as possible, which led to casting Shilo as her father in her youth.
Shilo (right) plays football at the University of Colorado, where his father currently coaches.
Deion met ‘Black Mafia Family’ founder Demetrius ‘Big Meech’ in the early ’90s
!['I am very proud of [Shilo] 'He did the Doggone THANG!' the Buffaloes coach wrote](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1715385654_668_Shilo-the-24-year-old-son-of-Colorado-coach-Deion-Sanders-will.jpeg.webp "Shilo, the 24-year-old son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders, will play the younger version of his father in 50 Cent's crime drama, BMF 13")
‘I am very proud of [Shilo] ‘He did the Doggone THANG!’ the Buffaloes coach wrote
The role of Meech is also played by the former drug dealer’s real-life son.
In another social media post, Deion shared a photo of his mini-me wearing a black fedora and several silver chains while filming the show.
‘I’M SO PROUD OF YOU SON! Wow wow wow!’ he he captioned the Instagram post. Wednesday.
‘Those Sanders aren’t playing baby. You played Daddy Dawg! …I’m so PROUD, PROUD, PROUD!!!!’
