Beyonce as Effie...I THINK NOT- Page 2

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 10:01pm

I COULD SEE JENNIFER HUDSON TACKLE THE PART, BUT THAT WOULD TOTALLY GO AGAINST ME NOT WANTING ANYONE FROM AI IN THIS MOVIE...AND IF BEYONCE IS GOING TO PLAY ANY PART IN THIS MOVIE IT'S GOING TO BE DEENA NOT EFFIE

[Thetruth]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 10:03pm

Why would you try to stop Effie?

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:22pm

I am with whoever is doing the protest. Aint nothin wrong with homegirl being on AI. She didn't win so who cares. Give her a shot at least. I don't want anyone from star search in the movie. Don't act like alot of people weren't on that show. There is no difference. They cannot put beyonce in this. Bill Condon will probably just bite off of what Rob Marshall did in Chicago.

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:29pm

Bill Condon is a talented writer and I am positive when he directs "DREAMGIRLS" that he's not gonna be "biting" off anyone when he does it either. And I'm sorry to burst all of you Beyoncé haters bubbles but "homegirl" is being very seriously considered for this movie. Updated On: 1/27/05 at 11:29 PM

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:30pm

Ron - since Mr. Marshall was working from Mr. Condon's screenplay, that may not be a bad thing.

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:30pm

Good Point DGrant.

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:35pm

I don't hat beyonce. I like her. I just don't want her in the movie. Why don't they just cast a whole line up of pop stars. Ashanti beyonce and ciara. It seems like he is going for money and not art. And directing and writing are different. He did not give Rob the camera angles and the backgrounds and choregraphy.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:39pm

Going back to Effie's weight, whether she is or isn't, she still is not as beautiful as Deena. Isn't there a line early on, something like "No one can see me on records" that implies Deena is more beautiful?

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:43pm

Marquise - could you elaborate about Judson as Effie and also more about seeing JH on Broadway?

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:43pm

And talking about needing the acting chops. I don't count Austin Powers or the pink panther as anything. She played herself in these movies. An R&B singer a real stretch.

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:44pm

The line is question is spoken by Effie about Deena and it reads: "No one can see her on a record". The other line she Effie says in this scene is "Deena's beautiful. She's always been beautiful, but I've got the voice Curtis, I've got the talent..."

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:48pm

So we need Missy Elliot to play Effie like someone said in another thread.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:51pm

What's Sister Souljah doing these days?

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:53pm

HA HA Sistah S. That would be funny. With her militant self.

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:56pm

I can't really elaborate about Jennifer Hudson as "Effie". I know some BWWers were tossing her name around as someone they would like to see in the role.

If anyone does NOT belong in this movie it's Missy Elliot.

As far as Jennifer Holliday is concerned she is the bar every other actress who takes on this role will be measured against. She was absolutely PHENOMENAL in this role, and I had the honor to witness her in the role 4 times. Three times on Broadway and once a couple of years ago in Atlanta. In many ways Jennifer Holliday is "DREAMGIRLS" and whoever is cast as "Effie" has some very big shoes to fill. Updated On: 1/27/05 at 11:56 PM

[Gothampc]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 11:59pm

I bet they get Kristen Chenoweth to do "Cadillac Car" diamond studded neckbrace and all.

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 1/28/05 at 12:00am

why can't you elaborate. And if beyonce can do it why not Missy.

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/28/05 at 12:04am

Gotham asked me to elaborate on Jennifer Holliday and Jennifer Hudson. I just stated my reasons as to why I couldn't elaborate on Hudson in my post.

And I DID elaborate on Holliday.

Ask yourSELF why Missy Elliot is wrong in this movie. You seriously don't think she's even capable of tackling the role of "Effie"...she can't sing it, unless the producers slum and get someone to dub her.

A better question I pose to you is this:

Who do YOU see Missy Elliot playing in this movie? Updated On: 1/28/05 at 12:04 AM

[Thetruth]

Posted: 1/28/05 at 12:07am

Missy is good for background vocals and maybe some solos on her own CDz but she is not Effie.

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 1/28/05 at 12:08am

I don't. If someone is going to be in this movie that i don't want to see at least let it be entertaining. I would get a good laugh seeing her in this film in her adidas. Updated On: 1/28/05 at 12:08 AM

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/28/05 at 12:10am

Well I hate to piss on your party Ron but there is a very strong possibility Beyoncé will be cast in this movie before Missy and her Adidas are even CONSIDERED.

[sweetiedarlinmia]

Posted: 1/28/05 at 12:12am

or maybe you could just focus on who should be in the movie because of ability, rather than the most ridiculous person to provide a laugh

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 1/28/05 at 12:13am

I know and it is sad. I want to see fresh faces here. Why does it have to be a pop artist.

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/28/05 at 12:15am

Sweetiedarlinmia how are you? Haven't seen you around in a minute. Feelin your Darius DeHaas avatar. What a voice!!!! Loved his rendition of "Family" on the DREAMGIRLS in Concert CD (which starred "your very own" Audra McDonald)

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/28/05 at 12:16am

Why does it have to be a pop artist?
Well Ron we're not talking "La Traviata" here, it's "Dreamgirls" and the show IS about POP music isn't it and it's characters are primarily POP/R&B singers aren't they?
Updated On: 1/28/05 at 12:16 AM