Jamie Foxx and Usher Join Dreamgirls Film- Page 4

[Thetruth]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 11:31am

Silent, I agree that we will never see eye-to-eye but I welcome the opinions of others. I enjoy healthy debate.

And as for my list, well the list has 29 I believe so, that gives some leverage for those who you may feel are questionable. As I stated before, my assessment was based on many diffrent things. For example, Deb could sing Mya underneath the table, but Mya has more star quality and fits well next to Beyonce. Also, my statement was that those that I listed deserve parts before Deborah. Not necesarily as one of the 3 Dreams. I meant being in the film.

And mind you, so far the cast is just as I predicted it would be. I've been contemplating this movie cast and posting about it since the old broadway.com boards. Jamie, Usher, and Beyonce is what I said. So, I think I have a better handle on what the producers are looking for and what will work.

leomax, Taye is too old to play CC and Jamie's voice is wrong for Jimmy (and it's not a stretch to see him in this role.) The Eddie Murphy choice is throwing me for a loop, but I guess they are really playing up the has been aspect of Jimmy's character.

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 12:25pm

I'm cool with Jamie Foxx but USHER? arrrg as if I couldnt stand him enough

[crp2000]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 3:25pm

Tarralyn Ramsey - jeez, how could i forget about her!!!
If she can act, i think the role of Effie should go to her - HANDS DOWN!!!

[dreamboy2004]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 3:50pm

I am vey happy that they chose Jamie Foxx to play Curtis. He a good singer and phenomonal actor. I also think that Usher would make a good C.C. I hope they don't cast Eddie Murphey as Jimmy. I'm sure he could act the part but his voice is totaly wrong. I'm not sure how old Jimmy is supposed to be but I think Eddie Murphey is too old. I do agree that Fantasia would make the perfect Lorell. She has the high shrill voice and she has a kinda of hood realism to her that seems to be thcharacter Lorell.

[Justice]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 6:30pm

I wish Taral Hiks would make a comeback...and be more succesful at it. Not only was she great in Belly, but, her performance in Subway Stories was so moving. How could anyone not love her???

[Thetruth]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 7:36pm

Where is she?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 8:02pm

I wonder how old Martine Allard from the Tap Dance Kid is now? She would have made a good Effie.

[Kavana]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 8:14pm

I just saw her a jazz show she did a couple of weeks ago.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 8:26pm

How was she? How old do you think she is?

[Justice]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 8:31pm

Truth,
Taral just did a movie with Vivica Fox called "The Salon".

[Kavana]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 8:38pm

just did...its been almost a year that film is going to video

Martine has to be in her early 30's

[Justice]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 9:24pm

Kavana...it says 2005 on imdb...but it's her latest.

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 11:18pm

Is it true that they are doing a nationwide search for effie?

[pab]

Posted: 5/14/05 at 12:34am

NO DREAMGIRLS FOR USHER
Article

[dreamboy2004]

Posted: 5/14/05 at 5:50pm

Well I'll be dammned! Who the hell are these people delievering this information. First they call C.C a choreographer, then they say Usher is not in it at all1 I'm quite upset. I hope he does sign on.

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/14/05 at 11:27pm

I heard ashanti is being considered for a role. I hope that is false. They do a nationwide search for effie but ashanti can get in. What the hell is going on!

[sweetiedarlinmia]

Posted: 5/14/05 at 11:33pm

I wish that people would do their research before they publish an article. Jeez, what ever happened to journalistic integrity. C.C. is not Deena's boyfriend for God's sake!

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/14/05 at 11:35pm

LOL! I wish Bill Condon would say something because I have heard all types of stuff. This is retarded. What the hell is eddie Murphy going to do.

[Kavana]

Posted: 5/14/05 at 11:56pm

my girl wants to party all the time party all the time party all the time...........

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/15/05 at 12:08am

my girl wants to party all the time party all the time party all the time...........


LOL! Yeah! Get in da hot tub!

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 5/15/05 at 11:55am

The idea of making C.C. a choreographer in the first place seems odd. It's not like the black singing groups of the 60s were known for their fancy footwork. Hopefully they don't have it in their head to have modern dancing in the past.

[Marquise]

Posted: 5/15/05 at 1:40pm

I just finished reading this whole insipid thread. As usual the majority of you weighing in with "opinions" are clueless. I'd rather discuss this with people that actually know what they are talking about.

[Justice]

Posted: 5/15/05 at 2:41pm

I may be wrong in this, as my memory isn't that great - but didn't C.C. choreograph their moves for the Apollo Contest?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/15/05 at 4:41pm

No, he wrote their song!

[Thetruth]

Posted: 5/15/05 at 5:55pm

They say most songwriters are bi. Do ya'll think C.C. was?