Sneak Peek:"Notorious"

After a long search, actor Jamal Woolard (seen in the photo above) won the coveted role of Christopher Wallace in "Notorious." Also known as Biggie Smalls and "The Notorious B.I.G," Wallace made his mark in the rap world before his life was cut short.

For an early look at the film, take a look at this video diary. "Notorious" arrives in theaters on January 16, 2009.