Yes. You heard it right. Looks like Marlon Wayans will be starring as Richard Pryor in the Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) directed biopic about the genius comedian's life. For some reason, I have very few qualms about this and that's only because comedians have truly impressed me as dramatic actors. Mo-Nique in "Precious," Jamie Foxx in "Ray," Robin Williams in "Good Will Hunting" among other roles, Eddie Murphy in "Dreamgirls" just to name a few. I so rarely watched the Wayans brothers movies and am usually humiliated that movies like "White Chicks" and "Dance Flick" even exist. But I do know that Marlon Wayans had an impressive, critically hailed dramatic performance in 1999's "Requiem for a Dream."
Truthfully, I am just happy that someone is attempting to make a strong, worthy biopic of Pryor's life. I did not enjoy "JoJo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling" as much as some people. I find Richard Pryor to be one of the most fascinating entertainers to have ever lived and I really hope that his biopic lives up to the triumph that he so richly deserves.
Marlon you got your work cut out for you. Don't let us down.
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