One thing about Tyler Perry's films is you can count on at least four or more actresses in prominent roles and that's a big thing considering most films usually have one or two at the most.
Judge Mablean Ephriam, Salli Richardson, and Viola Davis have been added to Tyler Perry's Madea Goes To Jail. Already cast in the film are Tyler Perry, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Derek Luke and David and Tamela Mann.
The Lionsgate comedy centers on Madea (Perry), whose penchant for trouble-making lands her behind bars. She comes to the rescue of Candy (Pulliam), a fellow inmate preyed upon by a large woman named Big Sal. Luke is on track to play Joshua, an attorney who has a past with Candy.
Viola plays Ellen, a social worker who helps Keisha's character, Candy. Richardson plays the DA of Atlanta and a friend of Derek Lukes'character. Judge Mablean, who made a short appearance in Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman as well as in 'Madea's Family Reunion', will be reprising her role as a judge in the film.
Richardson was recently seen opposite Will Smith in 'I Am Legend' and will soon star opposite Rockmond Dunbar in 'Pastor Brown'. Davis just completed the TV miniseries 'The Andromeda Strain' and will later be seen on the big screen opposite Meryl Streep in 'Doubt' as well in George C. Wolfe's 'Nights in Rodanthe' with Richard Gere and Diane Lane. Judge Mablean s the former judge on the courtroom series, Divorce Court.
Filming is set to begin in mid-May in Atlanta, with a tentative early 2009 release planned.
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By: jane on 5/06/2008 6:22PM
Good looking out, Tyler. I am so happy to see the professional black women playing in the Tyler Perry movie. I am especially excited about the way Tyler Perry is making movies without the backing of CBS, FOX and all those that said he couldn't make it.
Go Tyler Perry!
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By: Teetee on 5/13/2008 6:21AM
I am so proud of Tyler Perry! He doesn't have a big head and he hasn't forgotten where he came from. He has chosen wonderful actors & actresses to be in his movies and plays.
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By: Lashawn on 5/13/2008 8:17AM
This sounds like a another Box office movie that will sell out and will break the ice.
thumbs up to TP keep up the good works.
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By: IPress on 5/13/2008 10:22AM
I knew it was a matter of time before Tyler added Viola Davis, that woman is an AMAZING broadway actress, with some Tony awards to her credit. I am a fan of hers and I know she will bring her talent and pleasant personality to whatever she does.
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By: Val on 5/13/2008 2:46PM
Great! I Have the play, in fact, I have all his plays; Looking forward to this movie. Continue much Success.
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By: TRUTH on 5/13/2008 4:47PM
GOOOOOOOO MAN, AS ALWAYS, U THE BEST AND I'M ALWAYS GONNA BE A FIRM FIRM FIRM SUPPORTER OF ALL YA WORK, KEEP DOING IT AND MAKING THAT PAPER!!!
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By: Patricia on 5/13/2008 6:04PM
Thank you, thank you Tyler. I love all your plays and movies. Keep doing what you do. Soooo glad to see the professional Black women you've got coming aboard.
I am really glad to see Judge Mablean Ephriam. I've missed her since Divorce Court went off but I'm glad it has started back. It's doing reruns on cable in my area. Tyler, keep doing what you do and I and all your other fans will keep supporting you.
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By: Tavia on 5/13/2008 8:13PM
I find his plays and movies uplifting to the black family .Thank you Mr. Perry for showing them we are box office spenders and we enjoy movies that uplift us.
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