Richard Pryor Jr. gave an exclusive interview with ET News, giving insight on his first reaction to hearing about the biopic about his father and even spoke on his step-mother shutting him out of production. Although he was skeptical about Nick Cannon being cast as the legendary comedian, there seems to be more of a beef between Junior and Pryor’s widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor. Yikes! To check out the interview, click below.
(Photos) Zendaya Says WHAT About New Actress For Aaliyah Biopic?!
Looks like Zendaya has no hard feelings about the Aaliyah biopic and the film’s new leading lady, Alexandra Shipp. The Disney star recently took to her Instagram to congratulate Shipp and even spoke on the backlash she received about the role. To read more, click below.
Controversial, Leaked N. W. A. Casting Call Gains Criticism, Agency Releases Statement
As the N.W.A bio pic production comes into full swing, a recently released casting call through Sande Alessi Casting has raised eyebrows after displaying negative racist requests, for the upcoming roles in the film. The agency is admitting that the call was an ‘innocent mistake’ and have confirmed that they are looking into the casting of various skin types for the ‘poor’ characters in the film to which was open solely to ‘African American Girls’ who were ‘out of shape’ with ‘medium to dark skin tone’. Check out the full casting call here and let us know your thoughts!
(Photo) Check Out The Lovely Couple To Play Whitney & Bobby In Upcoming Biopic
As the biopic of Aaliyah, the biopic of Whitney Houston is being heavily spoken about. Fans are anxiously waiting for the release of the upcoming tale of a diva, which will be directed by Angelea Bassett. While the news let out days ago about who would play Whitney, we are just being filled in on who will portray Mr. Prerogative himself. Hit the jump for your first look at the acting couple as Whitney and Bobby.
(Video) Dame Dash Pours His Heart Out About Aaliyah’s Death & Upcoming Biopic
It’s no secret that Aaliyah was the love of Dame Dash’s life. In a recent interview, the former Roc-A-Fella bawse speaks on his feelings towards the Aaliyah biopic and what it’s like to lose someone you love. Check out the full interview below. Super emotional! #RIPBabyGirl
(Photos) Richard Pryor Jr. Gives Nick Cannon His Blessing To Play His Dad!
When it comes to the production of biopics, everything from the speculated cast to the storyline is severely criticized! Nick Cannon is in talks to portray the late great Richard Pryor, and at first the comedian’s child disapproved, but now after a conversation with Nick on the phone, he had a change of heart! Check out what the conversation was about!
