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Thread started 08/25/14 1:11pm

KCOOLMUZIQ

Mike Epps Lands the Role as Richard Pryor!!

Even though I was rooting for Nick. I feel this is the right decision. Mike is a very good actor & a very cool dude!!
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Reply #1 posted 08/25/14 3:55pm

morningsong

eek Was he in the running? I personally wasn't expecting that. Alright, alright, the stage is his then.

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Reply #2 posted 08/26/14 2:42am

TD3

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Mr. Epps can't act. confused
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Reply #3 posted 08/26/14 4:57am

missfee

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Source please?

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Reply #4 posted 08/26/14 6:16am

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Ooh boy, a Richard Pryor bio-flic...not under his control. What are they going to put in it that he didn't refer to in JoJo Dancer? lol

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Reply #5 posted 08/26/14 7:36am

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hmmm

This could work. nod

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Reply #6 posted 08/26/14 8:44am

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missfee said:

Source please?

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http://www.blackfilm.com/...-attached/

Lee Daniels Confirms Mike Epps For Richard Pryor Biopic With Oprah Winfrey Attached

When it was reported recently that Lee Daniels would be working with the The Weinstein Company in finally bringing the Richard Pryor biopic to the big screen, there was some hesitancy on how true this story was. After all, so many actors (Nick Cannon, Michael B. Jordan, Marlon Wayans and Eddie Murphy) and directors (Bill Condon, Forest Whitaker) had been lined up to being part of the project, but no one been fully committed.

Richard and Jennifer Pryor

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pryor’s widow, Jennifer Pryor, is producing the film. She brings to the project more than 50 pages of Pryor’s personal journals, which offer a glimpse into his brilliant, but dark, mind.

Then, Deadline and other outlets ran articles that Mike Epps had one hell of an screen test that landed him the coveted spot. When told by the site that he was chosen for the role by the producers, including the Pryor family, he stated, “I met Richard and felt like I was in Oz the whole time. It’s hard to describe what he means to me or any stand-up comic. You could say he’s paid the dues for everything we do up there.”

Mike Epps Richard Pryor

For anyone wondering if Epps can be serious in a film, take a look at his work in “Jumpin’ The Broom” and “Sparkle.” In both films, he played a non-comedic role and showed that given the opportunity, he can play a dramatic part.

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Reply #7 posted 08/26/14 9:08am

KCOOLMUZIQ

missfee said:

Source please?

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rolleyes
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Reply #8 posted 08/26/14 2:12pm

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Nothing against Mr. Epps, but I rather see Marlon Wayans as Mr. Pryor.

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Reply #9 posted 08/26/14 3:22pm

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I think Mike Epps will pull no punches in tackling the role with everything he's got and do Richard proud because in all honesty, fucking up THAT role in ANY way, would be a career fate for a comedian, that's worse than death - especially in the Black community.

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Reply #10 posted 08/26/14 4:20pm

morningsong

Shoot me, shoot me now. I got my "Epps" mixed up.



I see it much better now.

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Reply #11 posted 08/26/14 6:12pm

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KCOOLMUZIQ said:

missfee said:

Source please?

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rolleyes

Stop being sensitive. You know your word is as good as shit in Will Smith's toilet. So hell yeah, I asked for a source and Hatrina---and not you----provided it. Thanks. Here's a gift for you coke Have a coke and a smile.

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Reply #12 posted 08/26/14 8:29pm

KCOOLMUZIQ

Oprah Winfrey will Play Richard Pryor’s Grandma!!!!

Its official! There was a reason why Oprah Winfrey was in the middle (literally) of the announcement that Mike Epps will play Richard Pryor in the upcoming Lee Daniels-directed biopic.

It’s because she’s also in the cast.

Oprah, 60, will be playing Richard Pryor’s grandmother, Marie Carter, in Lee Daniels’ highly anticipated biopic on the legendary comedian.

Hence, Oprah’s Instagram:

Guess she didn’t want her casting news to overshadow Mike's!
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eye will ALWAYS think of prince like a "ACT OF GOD"! N another realm. eye mean of all people who might of been aliens or angels.if found out that prince wasn't of this earth, eye would not have been that surprised. R.I.P. prince
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Reply #13 posted 08/27/14 6:20am

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I was channel surfing yesterday and happened to pass by some tabloid show that was discussing this. they said something about Nick being up for the part but since Lee and Mimi are friends, she sabatoged Nick because of their break-up and Lee decided to give the part to Mike instead of Nick. confused lol

Strangely enough, I think Mike will do a great job in this role. Although I don't think Mike is very funny, I do enjoy some of his acting. And Lord knows he's very nice to look at. love

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Reply #14 posted 08/27/14 7:13am

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kitbradley said:

I was channel surfing yesterday and happened to pass by some tabloid show that was discussing this. they said something about Nick being up for the part but since Lee and Mimi are friends, she sabatoged Nick because of their break-up and Lee decided to give the part to Mike instead of Nick. confused lol

Strangely enough, I think Mike will do a great job in this role. Although I don't think Mike is very funny, I do enjoy some of his acting. And Lord knows he's very nice to look at. love

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I can't say I agree with her methods but thanks Mimi because I really couldn't see Nick Cannon pulling off portraying Richard Pryor in the least little bit.

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Reply #15 posted 08/27/14 8:27am

KCOOLMUZIQ

Those are lies! Nick & Mariah seperated before Nick was being considered for the Pryor role.
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Reply #16 posted 08/27/14 8:29am

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missfee said:

Source please?

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I don't answer to U!
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Reply #17 posted 08/27/14 8:46pm

kpowers

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Going with Mike Tomlin

[Edited 8/27/14 21:14pm]

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Reply #18 posted 08/28/14 3:19am

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KCOOLMUZIQ said:

missfee said:

Source please?

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I don't answer to U!

Of course you don't.

and safe to say no one here trying to get in that lane either.

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Reply #19 posted 08/28/14 5:51am

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KCOOLMUZIQ said:

missfee said:

Source please?

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I don't answer to U!

spit lol

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Reply #20 posted 08/28/14 1:45pm

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missfee said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

missfee said: I don't answer to U!

spit lol

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Reply #21 posted 08/28/14 4:42pm

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I remember when Marlon Wayans, was attached to this project. Before him, it was Eddie Murphy. This movie has been in the works for YEARS!!
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Reply #22 posted 08/28/14 8:21pm

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kpowers said:

Going with Mike Tomlin

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Nope. But he sure as hell can play Omar Epps.

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