Marlon Wayans Richard Pryor Biopic
Marlon Wayans — primarily known for his comedic roles in Wayans Bros.’ movies such as Dance Flick and White Chicks — is in advanced discussions to play iconic comedian Richard Pryor in the upcoming biopic Richard Pryor: Is it Something I Said, Entertainment Weekly has learned. Eddie Murphy was originally attached to star in the project –produced by Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Prods. and Sony Pictures — but he dropped out over conflicts with Paramount Pictures.
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On July 13th 2010, Director Hugo V. wrote:
First, Mike Epps, although a great comedian, does not have the acting chops to pull off being Pryor.
Second, Eddie Murphy is also a great comedian, and does have the chops to pull of Pryor. However, Eddie is just too old and people will just see Eddie on the screen without being drawned in to believing he is Pryor.
Third, Marlon has the acting chops to pull off Pryor, just watch the movie “Requiem for a Dream”.
Marlon is an underated actor who has not gotten the right role to show all of his talents.
Marlon, I Hear the Oscars calling!!!!!!
Yes you heard me right, I said Oscars!