Comments on: Marlon Wayans starts Filming Richard Pryor Biopic this Fall

By: shadess

shadess — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:36:39 +0000

In reply to Ifaz. They both sucked in G.I Joe =) Have to admit Marlon wasn't bad in Requiem but I'm still kind of dissapointed. I really wanted to see Murphy do this instead of the usual family crap he does.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:28:54 +0000

Marlon will probably do a good job because as already pointed out he can do drama. But it will all depend on how good the writing is as to whether he will really be any good. If it ends up being just another bio-pic homage focussing on the good rather than the bad then no matter what actor took the role it would be disappointing.

By: Ifaz

Ifaz — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:15:53 +0000

Marlon was even better than Channing Tatum in G I Joe. And he has Requiem for a Dream in his filmography so I dont mind him playing the role. It’s his brother Shawn that I hate.

By: lortjava

lortjava — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:37:57 +0000

i think is very good movie, bug no like the actor.

By: MyCoolNice

MyCoolNice — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:43:28 +0000

I look forward to seeing this. I just hope that the movie is done well and has a good supporting cast. Personally I would’ve gone with mike epps but we’ll see.

By: Indiana Jones' Brother

Indiana Jones' Brother — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:23:06 +0000

I think he’ll do good. He can do dramatic as was obvious in Requiem. I guess he just has more fun making stupid movies so he sticks to those more often.

By: bumbledoor

bumbledoor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:16:00 +0000

I don’t know why it’s a big deal whenever an actor is revealed to be portraying a certain individual or character. Everyone gets all up in arms before they even see the finished product. Let’s at least wait until the movie comes out before we make a judgment call.

Best recent example: Heath Ledger will be playing The Joker.

Remember how uber-upset everyone was? But when the movie actually came out, public opinion probably did one of the biggest 180’s it has ever done in the history of mankind.

By: 420BAND

420BAND — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:46:43 +0000

Not a Marlon hater, I like some of his stuff, especially Lady Killers(funny ass shit)but the white chicks stuff I really dont care for.
That said I think he’s got chops on par with his other In Living Color partner Jamie(it’s all about me”)Foxx.

well see.

and also if I want to see a really GOOD bio on Pryor I’ve already got “Jo Jo dancer: Your life is calling”. that’s as good as it’s going to get..AND HAS PRYOR PLAYING HIMSELF.

so can I use Remake/Re-boot in this scenario?

By: ChrisK

ChrisK — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:35:55 +0000

Hey who thought Michael Keaton Could Play Batman? Aside from Bale he was the best one to don the cowl. I will give just about anyone a chance, and this is no acception. Murphy would have been good I think but in the end I think maybe his age played a factor. Hopefully Wayans can pull it off.

By: ChrisP

ChrisP — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:13:58 +0000

I’d like to give him the benefit of the doubt. Let’s not forget that he was in Requiem for a Dream.