Anika Noni Rose Cast As "Lorrell" in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

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Anika Noni Rose Cast As "Lorrell" in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 8:59pm

http://www.moviemusicals.net/news.html#082905b

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 9:00pm

She seems like the totally wrong type for Lorrell, but then again I haven't seen/heard her do anything but Caroline, or Change.

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 9:01pm

I think shes amazing and will suprise everyone!

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 9:01pm

oh, I absolutely love this woman. LOVE.

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 9:04pm

I was JUST about to make a post asking what is she and ramona up to, but I saw the ramona thread and as i was making an anika one I spotted this one! I'd be SOO happy if she did it!

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 9:07pm

This would make me very happy if it it's true. No matter how the Dreamgirls movie turns out, it can't be worse than her first movie musical was. hehehe

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 9:07pm

Which was that may I ask Jo?

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 9:08pm

heh. Are you referring to Temptation?

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 9:10pm

Actually I was referring to From Justin to Kelly. hehehe

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 9:11pm

One is probably not much better than the other!

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 9:33pm

this would make me VERY HAPPY!!! Anika is the most talented woman ever! i saw her in caroline or change and she is a very versatile actres and i think she'd be great for DREAMGIRLS!!!!

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/29/05 at 10:38pm

i love anika noni rose.

::is very excited::

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/30/05 at 12:01am

She does have a silly sounding name though.

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/30/05 at 12:07am

i used to think it was akina for some strange reason and as she said in her tony acceptance, Noni means gift of God or something

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/30/05 at 12:15am

Always makes me think of "hey, noni, noni!".(Once Upon A Mattress).

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/30/05 at 12:20am

Anika Noni Rose is really nice!!!!! I met her and hung out with her summer of 2003 at Vassar College where she was doing a play and I was doing a theatre program. She is awesome and I'm so proud of her!!!!!!!

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/30/05 at 12:23am

She is a fantastic performer and I am thrilled for her!

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/30/05 at 7:34am

Ms. Rose is ridiculously talented. She's going to absolutely KILL as Lorrell.

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/30/05 at 10:02am

Now thats some good casting.

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/30/05 at 11:06am

Hope it's true... that would be great!

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/30/05 at 12:38pm

Her voice is all wrong for Lorell. She looks young, but how old is she? I see her more as cutesy, without the required sass.

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 8/30/05 at 5:44pm

The truth is people dont realize how versatile her voice actually is! she is perfect for the part vocally. its great for her range, which caroline or change failed to even showcase. this is the most exciting casting i have heard yet!

P.S. I would absolutely take ramona over anika for this part though! ramona is lorrel! bottom line!

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 9/1/05 at 8:07pm

This is great news. i hope she does well.

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 9/1/05 at 8:28pm

I'll wait until I see casting news in a major publication before I buy it.

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re: Anika Noni Rose Cast As 'Lorrell' in 'Dreamgirls' Flick?

Posted: 9/7/05 at 11:57pm

My Dream Cast
Effie - Countess Vaughn
Lorrell - Fantasia
Deena - Beyonce

But alas, I know I'm just dreaming...The above pic is of Countess and I couldn't resist throwing in some Jennifer.

Not sure if you've heard Countess sing, but wow...the girl has some powerful pipes.

I also just had an idea...if the movie was made in the late 80's Vanessa Williams would have a made a gr8 Deena and La Holliday could have still been Effie. Ah well...I Still can't wait to see the movie. I'm Just glad it's being made.