PliablyPurple said:

Zoe Saldana, start workin' on those splits!

She's just waiting for the director to call her

[Edited 8/30/16 15:11pm]

I just can't reconcile myself to the thought of a Prince biopic at all, even if it is almost inevitable.

I just don't see how it would be anything other than cringeworthy - how could anyone hope to even get close.

I would far rather Asif Kapadia (the guy who made Senna and Amy) took his time and did a similar film about Prince. As long as he was givan access, there is so much film footage, that I think he could make something really special.

He does not tend to do 'talking head' films with lots of people reminiscing - he tends to use footage and interviews from the time to build up a portrait.

I think they should dig deep and take a risk. Something so creative that no one would see it coming. My vote goes to Reginald VelJohnson. There. I said it.

I would sabotage the whole set. Not happening.

CalhounSq said:

BOOOOO, NO ONE... EVAH

Marcus Scott.............

ladygirl99 said:

ecnirp0421 said:

I was just sitting here thinking about if they did a biography of Mr.Nelson what known actor would be a good pick 2 play him. Hmm..Jaden smith.

Christ - I would rather stick a needle in my eye.

No one and too early

I can't imagine anyone. Prince was so legendary that it would be impossible to impersonate him, unless it was a cartoon.

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I don't want to see anyone doing him the same like to Aaliyah or Michael Jackson.

FUNKNROLL said:

Don't act like it wouldn't be a breakthrough role. Besides - turn off the auto tune and the girl can sang.


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FullLipsDotNose said:

LBrent said:

ladygirl99 said:

He was good as MJ. I just found out a few years ago he died back in the mid-90s.

OMG, I just looked at his IMDB...he died 1993, at 24 years old from a rare form of leukemia. He was just a baby. That makes me sad as hell. RIP

Yes, sad - he was so talented, he would have had a big future had he lived.

I think they could get away with someone about 5'6" playing him, because how many AA actors are out there from 5'2" to 5'4"? Once they get beyond the height, they need a similar skin color (which of course they could match with cosmetics). But the actor would have to be able to fake it on guitar and piano, and then deliver in the romantic scenes. Which means he would have to be FINE ....... Someone women would love to love ... The swagger would have to be there. And, lastly, he would have to not wear any underwear so that we could post photos of the swangin' ...

Bruno Mars

Thinking about this a little more: are there any drag queens out there who portray Prince? It might not be a stretch.

SoulAlive said:

Bruno Mars

Oh hell to the naw.

thekidsgirl said:

PliablyPurple said:

Zoe Saldana, start workin' on those splits!

She's just waiting for the director to call her

[Edited 8/30/16 15:11pm]

Like others, not ready right now to see a bio pic of P, but if they do one, that's who I'd love to see . I don't think her height would be an issue. I never once thought of height when I saw Prince on the big screen anyway. Dude was so much larger than life that his, um, size never even registered while watching P do his thing. Height. Yeah, I meant height.

PliablyPurple said:

Just watch The Fifth Element for the stage persona "Prince"

KeithyT said:

lenny kravitz. nobody else, but he's only musically right for the part. other than that, can't think of anyone. i don't get out much.

I know the correct answer is no one!!! However, it probably is going to happen more than once...the only person who comes to mind at the moment is Andre 3000 (although he did the Hendrix biopic already).

How about - dare I say it - Estabon..???