Fresh off of her acting debut in “Smokin Aces,” songstress Alicia Keys is eyeing a role in Disney’s upcoming animated musical, “The Frog Princess.”
A. Keys called Disney’s studio chief, Dick Cook, directly to let him know how much she wanted the gig, according to a well-placed source. “She did it all herself,” the snitch dishes. “She got one of his personal numbers and just called him up.”
Alicia is up for the role of Mandy, a young southern girl living in New Orleans during the roaring ’20s Jazz Age. “One of the big questions is if Alicia can do a Southern accent, because she has such that New York voice,” the source goes on.
Dreamgirls Anika Noni Rose and Jennifer Hudson are also reported contenders.
If chosen, A.K could be the first Black Disney princess.
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Sharon // Mar 12, 2007 at 4:12 pm
This is amazing! I am so excited about this, and I can’t wait to see who got this groundbreaking role. Best of luck to Alicia and the other women who are auditioning. I truly support the idea of a first Disney Black princess. Please keep us updated, and many thanks to Disney.
Liz // Dec 10, 2007 at 11:33 am
dam what wrong with u i was thinking u gay or something u date a woman then come over here just joking ok dont taked serious.bye
Tini // Jan 6, 2008 at 5:57 am
oooh!! I would love to do this role my own self..let someone who isn’t already rich do it..please! i always wanted to do a cartoon voice…and i can sing so good
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