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Post by forgottensinpwf on Oct 8, 2009 11:11:54 GMT -5
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly broke the news early Wednesday that Marlon Wayans is in advanced talks to play comedy icon Richard Pryor in Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?
The project has been written and will be directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls).
The movie depicts Pryor's controversial brand of comedy and his battle with drugs and is currently budgeted at $20 million.
Eddie Murphy was originally attached to star in the project.
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Ernest, your thoughts?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2009 11:13:13 GMT -5
I like it
Who else would really do him besides Eddie Murphy?
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Post by -Lithium- on Oct 8, 2009 11:15:13 GMT -5
I think he'll surprise everyone like he did in Requiem For A Dream...
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Oct 8, 2009 11:17:22 GMT -5
Well, I can think of worse guys to do it, I suppose, so Marlon won't be too bad. I think he'll surprise people.
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Post by tigermaskxxxvii on Oct 8, 2009 11:22:19 GMT -5
Source: Entertainment Weekly Entertainment Weekly broke the news early Wednesday that Marlon Wayans is in advanced talks to play comedy icon Richard Pryor in Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? The project has been written and will be directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls). The movie depicts Pryor's controversial brand of comedy and his battle with drugs and is currently budgeted at $20 million. Eddie Murphy was originally attached to star in the project. ___________ Ernest, your thoughts? Is it me or does it seem like there has been a point where every famous or semi-famous black comic was tapped to play Richard Pryor in a bio-pic? |
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Post by Bravo Echo November on Oct 8, 2009 11:28:57 GMT -5
3 Things: 1. I still believe Steve Harvey could have been a great Richard Pryor.  2. Marlon I think can pull it off even though people will instantly crap on the idea (which is a shame considering Marlon CAN act as seen in Requiem for a Dream). 3. Now that Eddie is out, I wonder, is he trying to stay in mediocrity? Like does he like being in these kid/fat movies? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2009 11:28:58 GMT -5
While I think the talent gap between the two is rather large, I believe for the character that's a rather good pick.
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Post by Grendel on Oct 8, 2009 11:35:33 GMT -5
I ... I don't know about this one. Too early to condemn the choice, but it doesn't seem that great a choice to me right now.
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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Oct 8, 2009 12:18:22 GMT -5
He was great in Requiem for a Dream. I think he'll pull off the biggest performance of his life as Richard Pryor.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Oct 8, 2009 12:23:09 GMT -5
This could possibly earn Marlon an Oscar. If not an Oscar nomination at the very least. What? Lest we forget, bio pic performances are one of the most sure fired ways to get an Oscar. Plus if he REALLY nails this, it could open more dramatic roles.
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Post by rrm15 on Oct 8, 2009 12:24:16 GMT -5
He was awesome in Requiem. Good for him, and I think he'll do well.
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 8, 2009 12:32:45 GMT -5
I hope he rises to the occasion.
Scatman?
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Oct 8, 2009 13:10:02 GMT -5
Good choice. Marlon's pretty solid when he's reigned in.
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Post by Cela on Oct 8, 2009 13:13:05 GMT -5
I finally get to see a Wayans brother on fire. Yes!
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Post by Macho Dude Handy Damage on Oct 8, 2009 13:58:31 GMT -5
Why isn't Eddie Murhpy atttached to this movie anymore? Cause he would be GREAT as Richard Pryor
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 8, 2009 14:07:07 GMT -5
Why isn't Eddie Murhpy atttached to this movie anymore? Cause he would be GREAT as Richard Pryor Nothing Eddie Murphy has done has made much sense since Pluto Nash ruined his career. He's basically busy doing his Chevy Chase impression of fading into obscurity. |
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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Oct 8, 2009 14:08:09 GMT -5
Why isn't Eddie Murhpy atttached to this movie anymore? Cause he would be GREAT as Richard Pryor Nothing Eddie Murphy has done has made much sense since Pluto Nash ruined his career. He's basically busy doing his Chevy Chase impression of fading into obscurity. He almost redeemed himself with Dreamgirls. |
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 8, 2009 14:20:42 GMT -5
Nothing Eddie Murphy has done has made much sense since Pluto Nash ruined his career. He's basically busy doing his Chevy Chase impression of fading into obscurity. He almost redeemed himself with Dreamgirls. True. Which reminds me, people ought to remember that before Ray changed his career, Jamie Foxx was "that guy from the Jamie Foxx Show", a semi-notable sitcom. Sometimes a solid role can change someone's career. |
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Oct 8, 2009 14:48:43 GMT -5
He almost redeemed himself with Dreamgirls. True. Which reminds me, people ought to remember that before Ray changed his career, Jamie Foxx was "that guy from the Jamie Foxx Show", a semi-notable sitcom. Sometimes a solid role can change someone's career. Which is what I hope happens to Marlon. I'm tired of people knowing him as just "that guy from the Scary Movie series and the Wayans Bros." He's a good actor that needs to break away from comedy. |
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Post by Kroot bringing Justice on Oct 8, 2009 15:55:06 GMT -5
True. Which reminds me, people ought to remember that before Ray changed his career, Jamie Foxx was "that guy from the Jamie Foxx Show", a semi-notable sitcom. Sometimes a solid role can change someone's career. Which is what I hope happens to Marlon. I'm tired of people knowing him as just "that guy from the Scary Movie series and the Wayans Bros." He's a good actor that needs to break away from comedy. Or at least do better ones....... |
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