Usher will be in Dreamgirls and Beyonce said...

[ellenoshalom]

Posted: 11/7/05 at 11:54pm

Please check out the below link. And Beyonce' also said that she was unaware of Fantasia getting the Effie part. Basically she didn't heard or...know for sure if Fantasia had the part of Effie or any part in Dreamgirls.

...I don't think I like the fact Usher is back at the talking table of Dreamgirls.
Beyonce' statement about Usher

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 11/7/05 at 11:58pm

Oh, Jesus.

Please don't let Usher ruin this film.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 11/7/05 at 11:59pm

Too late.

[ellenoshalom]

Posted: 11/7/05 at 11:59pm

I know.

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:00am

It's too late?!

Damn it to hell. Well, I'm not seeing Dreamgirls now...

[QMAN03]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:05am

This is a real newbi question, but what is dreamgirls about. I know Bill Condon is directing (I loved Gods and Monsters and Kinsey) but what is the story?

[ellenoshalom]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:06am

He doesn't seem like the right fit...I was hoping for Terrance Howard or someone else.

[GhettoBway]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:09am

n/m
Updated On: 11/8/05 at 12:09 AM

[QMAN03]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:09am

Not knowing anything about the show, but I hope Terrence Howard gets it because he rocks in pretty much everything he's in (especially Hustle and Flow)

[safety_in_falsehood]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:14am

I will try to find a synopsis for you QMAN, just hang in there.

This movie is officially going on my "must not see" list. First Beyonce, then Usher. Yuck.

[QMAN03]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:20am

Thanks.

Does anybody know if that's official though. It may just be Beyonce talking about rumors because I heard Danny Glover was in it. Updated On: 11/8/05 at 12:20 AM

[ellenoshalom]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:23am

The movie will be worth the see. Beyonce is awesome.

[safety_in_falsehood]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:26am

https://www.ideasuite.com/5thave/dg_synopsis.shtml

There is a "detailed" synopsis lower on the page. It pretty much says what you need to know.

[QMAN03]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:29am

Cool. Sounds like my kind of show. Hopefully they won't screw up the movie like another movie musical did (*cough* Phantom of the Opera *cough*)

[ellenoshalom]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 12:32am

^^^yes, "Phatom of the Opera" could have been done better.

But Dreamgirls will be good.

[silent]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 2:14am

Okay, now they really are getting ridiculous. Does every part need to be filled by an R&B known talent?

There's so much undiscovered talent out there.

[Thetruth]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 8:03am

Usher is probably begging for the role of CC now. I saw the previews for his new movie and it looks a H.A.M.

[The Entertainer]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 8:07am

Beyonce was on Extra last night and was ask about Fantasia. She said there's no confirmation but she hopes she is the other dreamgirl.

[TennesseeTwang]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 8:22am

"Okay, now they really are getting ridiculous. Does every part need to be filled by an R&B known talent?

There's so much undiscovered talent out there."

I couldn't agree meore. And if they are worried about box office, shouldn't Murphy and Foxx be enough for the heavy lifting?

Bill Condon is very talented. But some of these moves just leave me speechless. I love the show so I hope my misgivings turn out ot be groundless.

[Jwaa]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 9:39am

Usher WILL ruin it

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 10:33am

From what I understand (and this is heresay, so take it for professional gossip), everything fell apart in the contract negotiations. It wasn't the MONEY that was the issue. Usher has plenty of that. Basically, I heard his "representatives" (aka, his momma) was asking for "more screen time," meaning let's beef up the part, adding scenes and/or songs for Usher.

Hey, this is called "Dreamgirls," not "The C.C. White Story." It's a supporting role with some very nice moments.

The creative team (Condon & company) refused to add or alter material JUST to please Usher's camp. It's not a variety show. It's a scripted musical with a focused, carefully balanced story.

SO... If it's true that they are back to the negotiation table again... let's hope he wants to actually play C.C., instead of trying to turn it into some newfangled leading role.

Also, there was a big legal issue with competing record labels. It's tough to iron out the contract issues, when you have recording stars under contract at different places. Everybody wants a piece of the pie. What a nightmare!

Updated On: 11/8/05 at 10:33 AM

[Melodic_Cool]

Posted: 11/10/05 at 8:42pm

I think that Usher could be C.C. but I also think they should consider a unknown singer by the name of Ricky Fante. He has a good voice for the part and, "IF" he can act, this could bring him more exposure becuase his voice is amazing. He sort of reminds me of Marvin Gaye.

[ZONEACE]

Posted: 11/10/05 at 9:16pm

Why are you all worried about Usher ruining the film when it was already doomed when they cast Beyonce.

[ellenoshalom]

Posted: 11/10/05 at 9:23pm

Beyonce will make a great Deena.

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 11/10/05 at 9:26pm

I'm usually pretty kind when it comes to actors and performers, but I'm sorry, despite thinking that he has a decent voice and that he can dance, Usher just plain gets on my nerves.