Quvenzhane Wallis to Star in ANNIE Remake

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 1:59pm

"Sony Pictures and Overbrook Entertainment have found their title character for Annie. They’ve set Oscar nominated Beasts of the Southern Wild star Quvenzhane Wallis to play the role, in a film to be directed and produced by Will Gluck, with James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith producing..."

http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/beasts-of-the-southern-wilds-quvenzhane-wallis-to-play-annie/#utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Updated On: 2/24/13 at 01:59 PM

[CapnHook]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 2:11pm

Please tell me it was intended to announce this today because she'll be performing a bit from ANNIE on the Oscars...

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 3:05pm

I'm happy about this. She was my first choice for the part after Willow left the film.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 3:13pm

I was hoping for Raven Simone.

[Patronus]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 3:16pm

That's SO Raven, Bettyboy72!

[Visceral_Fella]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 3:20pm

Raven had too many schedule conflicts.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 3:56pm

I knew she'd be cast as soon as Willow dropped out. Couldn't think of anyone better for the role, she'll be insanely adorable.

[best12bars]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 4:15pm

Now get Octavia Spencer for Miss Hannigan.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 4:50pm

I would LOVE that. I think Octavia is a gem!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 4:52pm

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 5:37pm

Besty, they really shouldn't be talking to anyone else but Octavia Spencer for Miss Hannigan. Is Beyonce playing Grace or will she just not be involved? Anika Noni Rose for Lily!

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 5:40pm

Can we get Cuba Gooding Jr. for Rooster? Heck, I know lots of the board isn't fans of hers, but Jennifer Hudson as Grace? Or is this not all-black?

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 5:42pm

I wouldn't mind them trying to turn this into an Oscar contender.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 6:03pm

"but Jennifer Hudson as Grace?"

I actually thought that. She'd be great in that role.

[mb87]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 6:15pm

she has a sweeter and more warm quality to her than Beyonce does. She'd be a great Grace. LOVE Octavia as Hannigan idea. I just hope they don't cut too many of the original songs [they will probably only keep Maybe, Hard Knock, Tomorrow, Little Girls, Gonna Like It Here, Easy Street, Don't Need Anything But You] all others will probably be cut and placed with new tunes.

[willep]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 7:10pm

Aww she just confirmed it in an adorable red carpet interview.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 7:25pm

She's precious.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 7:47pm

As long as Kanye plays Daddy Warbucks!

[Joviedamian]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 8:37pm

Maybe about 15 years ago, I think James Earl Jones would have made a great Daddy Warbucks..heck, I would love to see him in the role now...

Updated On: 2/24/13 at 08:37 PM

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 9:27pm

Jamie Foxx?

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 9:39pm

Lol, NeNe Leakes for Hannigan.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/24/13 at 10:01pm

Maybe this time they will not take a meat axe to the score

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/27/13 at 3:21pm

Aileen Quinn should be Grace.

[madbrian]

Posted: 2/27/13 at 4:05pm

Chandra Wilson would also be terrific as Hannigan. Brandy could play Grace.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 7/29/13 at 10:10pm

She's such a sweet child.


VIDEO: Quvenzhane Wallis Talks Starring in ANNIE Remake!