jarrylf Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Oprah Winfrey's been cast to play Richard Pryor's grandmother -- a cruel and abusive lady pimp -- in the upcoming biopic directed by O's pal Lee Daniels.Pryor's widow, Jennifer, tells TMZ ... Oprah got hold of the script, and was desperate to play Marie Carter -- the woman who raised Pryor in her brothel in Peoria, Illinois ... and who was known to beat him. As we told you ... Mike Epps scored the Pryor role. We're told Oprah really wanted to play Grandma Carter because she's anxious to show her gritty side -- after her 'Butler' performance -- and let's face it ... there's not much grittier than an abusive grandma running a whorehouse while raising a kid. Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2014/08/26/oprah-winfrey-playing-richard-pryor-grandmother-madam-biopic-movie-mike-epps/#ixzz3Bfen7I1f ______________________________________________________________________________________________ I.FUCKING.LOVE THIS!!!! I am ready for Oprah to slay in another movie after the life she gave in The Butler, and especially since it's a dirty gritty role, I AM READY, and I know what its about, she wants that Oscar/nomination. Im just ready for this movie to be made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Can't wait! I love her movies. I heard Nick didn't get the role he wanted in this movie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Oprah is everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 She'll do well in this role. I'm still not very sold on Epps playing Pryor, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 This sounds good. Loved Richard Pryor movies when I was growing up and I know he had some incredible struggles which I think would make for a great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackboy Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Oprah is about to get that fucking Oscar nomination that she should have gotten for the butler! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laveaux Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 well she has been pimping the game since she started working in television. so its not far off. im more excited for Mike Epps, this could be what he needs to really challenge the Kevin Hart machine instead of hating on the sideline. good for him. I wonder what role will Mariah play, you know Lee loves Mariah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Trying to get that Oscar I see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hopefully she does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackboy Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Oh if Oprah acts up in this movie and receives the Oscar; my reign dance will be so strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrylf Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Knowing what I know of Richards story fairly well, this has the potential to be for Oprah what Precious was for Mo'Nique. What's sad is if it works and Oprah does get her statue, we already know people are going to run with "black women gotta play maids, or slaves, or poor, or angry and abusive bitches to win a Oscar". Sad that that MIGHT be true, but at least they're getting them,and opening the door for more black women to get them in a wider variety of roles in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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