Drake releases his short film as an Apple Music exclusive
Drake got his start as an actor, co-starring in an iteration of the perma-present and ever-popular Degrassi franchise. But ever since he made the successful (and then some) switch to the music business, the erstwhile Jimmy has only done the occasional drop-in for an Anchorman movie and/or Saturday Night Live hosting stint (basically, anything Will Ferrell ever worked on). Even his latest album, Views, was only accompanied by a video for “Child’s Play.” Now it looks like one of the reasons he’s abstained from appearing onscreen is because he’s been putting together his own short film. Please Forgive Me stars Drake in a 23-minute story that’s equal parts Taken, Indecent Proposal, and The Bourne Identity. Apple Music has the exclusive, and a trailer: