Ángel Salazar — well-known for taking part in Al Pacino‘s trusted sidekick “Chi Chi” in “Scarface” — was filming an indie spin-off of the enduring gangster film when he died … and we have got the primary take a look at him in motion.
Director Eric Spade Rivas tells TMZ … Ángel appeared fatigued when taking pictures scenes in New Jersey again in April, however he was nonetheless on the point of movie extra scenes later this yr in Miami.
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The film is named “The Brooklyn Premiere” … and it additionally options Steven Bauer, who performs Manny Ribera within the OG “Scarface.” The movie’s a couple of Brooklyn movie director dealing with a midlife disaster who units out to make a “Scarface” parody comedy to revive his profession.
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TMZ obtained a pair clips exhibiting Ángel with Steven.
Eric says he is identified Ángel for 12 years, and he’ll press ahead with the movie … as a result of that is what Ángel would have needed.
TMZ broke the story … 69-year-old Ángel died in his sleep over the weekend at his pal’s dwelling in Brooklyn, which coincidentally is the place the film is ready.
Eric tells us Ángel was one of many funniest individuals he is ever identified … and he is fortunate to have labored with Salazar.
