Jamie Foxx and Usher Join Dreamgirls Film- Page 5

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/15/05 at 6:03pm

If they are bi Usher is a great choice then. But we are all clueless so who knows. Save that for the experts that Marquise talks to.

[hapadancer]

Posted: 5/16/05 at 4:40am

I have read this whole thread and it is hilarious...I am a former DREAMGIRLS cast member and know the show very well...so far the casting is on point..the only problem if any, would be Eddie Murphy as Thunder Early...it could work and be the comic relief. I would actually love to see Jennifer Hudson or even Frenchie Davis be Effie...the audition notices said Effie should be full-figured not obese. Funny. It also said that all 3 girls should be able to play from age 16 and up...AND lastly Fantasia would be delicious as Lorrell..

Anyway, that is my choice....maybe the original dreams will have cameos like Deena's mother (Sheryl Lee), Miss Edna (Loretta Devine) and what I wuold love to see is Jennifer Holiday as an aged Effie looking back at the whole thing and the whole "show" be her flashback..

They are also adding the character of "Magic," Effie's daughter-who will be singing a song and (sounds fishy) a little 10 year old african american boy who idolizes Deena...hmmm. who does that sound like...

Take Care all and I cannot wait to hear more casting news....

Aloha for now,
Johnny

Updated On: 5/16/05 at 04:40 AM

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/16/05 at 4:09pm

Johnny where are the audition notices at? When did they go up? And 16. Beyonce is young but I don't think she passes as 16.

[dreamboy2004]

Posted: 5/16/05 at 4:13pm

I don't see the point of putting Magic in the movie. I think Deena's mother is an excellent choice. I also hope they don't add a ten year old boy who idolizes Deena. Deena is already Diana like do they really need a character thinly vield on Micheal Jackson.

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/16/05 at 8:07pm

Plus kids are annoying in films. When are these auditions? Who can audition?

[pab]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 8:31am

"In other Usher big-screen news, the singer said he's still developing a movie project with MTV Films. He also set the record straight about "Dreamgirls," the Beyoncé-starring musical that Variety reported he had joined, but that Usher's mother/manager later said he hadn't (see "Usher's Manager/Mom Denies 'Dream' Role Opposite Beyonce").

"There was consideration and conversation about it, [but] I'm not greenlit for the film yet," Usher said. "But it's a great film for me to be a part of ... if ... let me get that check, man!""
Link

[Roses]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 12:26pm

If you have read the script then feel free to chime in. If not then....

[november]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 1:59pm

A movie OH NO I did not care much for the show, only highlight to me was Jennifer Holiday

[pab]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 2:05pm

You have got to be kidding. "Dreamgirls" was a great show.

[mikewood]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 2:09pm

Funny....Jamie Foxx has always struck me as amazingly humble in his interviews.

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 2:33pm

You're right, arrogant is probably the wrong word, but there's something about him that puts me off.

[dreamboy2004]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 3:12pm

I still think that Fantasia is a good consideration for Lorell, but that's not why I'm posting this message. I want to talk about the role of Jimmy. I think that Tyrese is a canidate good for role based on the fact he is a wonderful singer a more than fairley decent actor. Just wondering who you all think should be casted and do not say Eddie Murphey

[Thetruth]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 5:31pm

Ron, GhettoBway posted about the Dreamgirls casting notices a couple weeks back. There is a seperate thread about it.

Dreamboy, I love Tyreese's voice, but I think his look is not good for the film. He looks to exotic and modelesque to me. Maybe with hair he will look diffrent?

I'm watching "Coming To America" right now and Eddie Murphy is singing...I think his real life flop attempt at a singing career will work well with the character. Though, I do like my Jimmy's to be able to sing.

If Eddie doesn't get it what about Tommy Davidson from "In Living Color." He's very funny and can sing his butt off. The only problem is he's not a name, but this role could bring him out in a new light.

Also, if Usher doesn't end up playing C.C. my vote goes to Jason Weaver (who played Micheal Jackson in "The Jacksons")

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 8:18pm

Ok truth what is the name of the thread that GhettoBway did? I can't find it.

[GhettoBway]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 8:53pm

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=848420#1007941

https://www.strongeyecontact.com/cast_listings.php?cid=609

[dreamboy2004]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 9:45pm

I think that Tommy Davidson is great choice as Jimmy so is Jason Weaver. I forgot Jason could sing and his acting is prett well also. He did his thing on Chingy's album

[Kavana]

Posted: 5/21/05 at 8:30pm

what is B5 were the Campbell Connection and Cornell played Teddy

[dreamboy2004]

Posted: 5/21/05 at 9:55pm

How about we don't put them in the movie at all. As being they were not in the movie. The whole Campbel connection scenario really doesn't sit well with me.

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/21/05 at 11:00pm

Now Usher says he is considering this role. Him being in this film does not sit well with me. His head is too big.

[jarred03]

Posted: 5/22/05 at 4:14am

I do not want Usher in this movie for one reason and one reason only, because he has no respect for Dreamgirls. He only cares about money and it's how much he gets that will make or break the deal. I am not black, but I know a ton of black actors who would give their right arm for any role in this movie and now they might give it to some r&b skank who only cares about money. There are so few great roles for black actors in the movies now that it just pisses me off to hear Usher just come out and say "let me get that check", he doesn't deserve the role. Please Bill Condon drop his Michael Jackson wanna-be ass.

[dreamboy2004]

Posted: 5/22/05 at 1:46pm

Jarred03 I totally feel where you are coming form because there are many that feel dreamgirls is a masterpiece and people such as Sheryl Lee Ralph hold this musical very dear to their heart. And For Usher to only want to be apart of for money is rather disrespectful. I hope he doesn't think he should be making as much as Beyonce ,Jamie Foxx ,and who ever plays Effie. The role of C.C. is a supporting role so he is not a leading character as the three mentioned above. But on to other news I read on St.Peterbergs Times that Fantasia auditioned for Dreamgirls friday. I hope they cast her.

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/22/05 at 2:25pm

I agree That where is the check comment joke or not shows how arrogant he is. He is not that good of an actor anyway. Fantasai tried out 4 Lorrel?

[Jwaa]

Posted: 5/22/05 at 2:32pm

ERRRGGGHHH
i HATE usher!
He'll try and steal the film and he'll fail but usher fans will go see t5he film and say...'o yeah the only good bit was usher'.....grrrr

:'(


XXx

[dreamboy2004]

Posted: 5/22/05 at 3:21pm

More than likely she tried out for Lorell as being that they want Effie to be a unkown actress.

[Ronlopez]

Posted: 5/23/05 at 12:26am

I wonder how good a chance Fantasia has at landing that role. Why an Unknown for Effie and not Lorell too. Everybody knows who fantasia is. All this casting stuff scares me.