Janet Jackson has come aboard to star opposite Tyler Perry in his next film, “Why Did I Get Married,” based on the filmmaker’s stage play of the same name.
T.P is writing, directing and producing for Lionsgate. Lensing is set to begin March 5 in Whistler, British Columbia; Vancouver; and then Atlanta, where Perry recently opened his own studio.
Sharon Leal (”Dreamgirls”) and Jill Scott have also joined the cast.
The fourth film in Perry’s lucrative franchise, “Why Did I Get Married” revolves around a couple who go away with friends every winter to examine their marriages in a group setting. One of the wives brings along a sexy young temptress who causes plenty of trouble for the couples.
Reuben Cannon is producing with Perry.Jackson was last seen on the bigscreen in 2000 in “Nutty Professor II: The Clumps,” starring opposite Eddie Murphy.
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Ms.k // May 3, 2007 at 5:50 pm
I would love to see Janet in the film, it would be nice to see her play the bad-girl instead of always playing innocent!
angel // Aug 4, 2007 at 10:19 pm
I can’t wait to see her in this. She’ll be great and a Tyler Perry movie is perfect for her.
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