Eddie Murphy

Marlon Wayans Replaces Eddie Murphy in Bill Condon's "Richard Pryor"

source: LiveJournal posts

Anyone that's seen Wayans in Requiem for a Dream can see how much of a good thing this is. http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42641

Published Fri, Oct 9

Marlon Wayans Has a Pryor Commitment

source: Cinematical

Less than eight months ago, it was confirmed that Eddie Murphy would play the lead role in Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?, a biopic about the legendary comedian. Bill Condon, who directed Murphy to an Oscar nomination in Dreamgirls, wrote the screenplay and was set to direct. The fil...

Published Thu, Oct 8

Eddie Murphy Squanders Career Yet Again, Bails On Pryor Biopic

source: topix.com

If you suffered through Imagine That or Meet Dave or, God forbid, Norbit , you might have comforted yourself with the reminder that Eddie Murphy had plans to star in a biopic about Richard Pryor, reminding us all that he's a talented actor and maybe reviving his career after it almost happe...

Published Thu, Oct 8

Marlon Wayans poised to play Richard Pryor

source: IndieLondon

GI Joe star Marlon Wayans is in negotiations to play Richard Pryor in a biopic on the comedian. Bill Condon’s movie, Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said, had been considered a star vehicle for Eddie Murphy, who has long been keen to play his comedic idol.

Published Thu, Oct 8

Marlon Wayans To Play Richard Pryor

source: LiveJournal posts

I Said for Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Prods. and Sony Pictures. The project has been written and will be directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls). Eddie Murphy was originally attached to star in the project, but he dropped out over conflicts with Paramount Pictures, which was previously on b...

Published Wed, Oct 7

Eddie Murphy Drops Out of Richard Pryor Biopic

source: Now Public

Eddie Murphy has dropped out of playing the role of Richard Pryor in a new film biopic about his life.  The favorite to land the part is now Marlon Wayans, who fought hard to get the role.  Wayan really impressed the producers of the film in his 13 minute screen...read more

Published Wed, Oct 7

Will a Role in a Richard Pryor Biopic Finally Win Marlon Wayans an Oscar?

source: Vulture

Exclusive: Marlon Wayans in talks to play Richard Pryor [Hollywood Insider/EW] Confirmed: Marlon Wayans to replace Eddie Murphy as 'Richard Pryor' [Hitfix] Marlon Wayans Takes Over For Eddie Murphy In 'Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said' Biopic [Playlist]

Published Wed, Oct 7

Dreamgirls saved by its stellar cast

source: tornitori (WordPress)

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose Directing: Bill Condon Screenplay: Bill Condon Starring: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose Directing: Bil

Published Wed, Jul 15