Now that the Academy Awards are over, Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe will be heading to the small screen as the Brooklyn, New York native is set to star opposite Laura Linney and Oliver Platt in the dark comedy series, 'The Big C' for the Showtime network.
Set in the Connecticut suburbs, the half-hour series stars Linney as Cathy, a repressed suburban wife and mother who reclaims her life after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Platt will play her immature, but well-meaning husband.
Sidibe, who was nominated for her role in Lee Daniels' 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,' will play a smart-alecky student in Cathy's class.
*MORE: Howard Stern & Robin Quivers Criticize Gabby For Being Obese
'The Big C,' which will begin shooting 13 episodes in May for a late summer premiere, is created and written by Darlene Hunt, who will serve as executive producer, along with Linney, Neal H. Moritz and Vivian Cannon. It is produced by Original Film in association with Sony Pictures Television. Acclaimed writer/director/producer Bill Condon ('Dreamgirls') directed the pilot.
Sidibe's next film role is a supporting part in the independent film, 'Yelling to the Sky,' which is directed by Victoria Mahoney, and co-stars Zoe Kravitz, Jason Clarke, Antonique Smith, Yolonda Ross, and Shareeka Epps.
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By: Tiffany on 3/09/2010 2:15PM
I wish her much success. But I have to comment on the poll question above. Why would her career not continue to prosper?
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By: Thr truth on 3/12/2010 5:41PM
It's nice to appear all cutesy tootsie and stuff but let's get down to the truth. The woman needs to get her weight in check so her health can sustain more than her career. The movie was very good. Now let's get this beautiful person a reality check and educate her on what she's putting in her body that makes her unhealthy. that way we can keep her around to enjoy her acting chops for years to come!
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By: The truth on 3/12/2010 5:44PM
Sorry...Can't mis-spell The Truth
Let er rip...
It's nice to appear all cutesy tootsie and stuff but let's get down to the truth. The woman needs to get her weight in check so her health can sustain more than her career. The movie was very good. Now let's get this beautiful person a reality check and educate her on what she's putting in her body that makes her unhealthy. that way we can keep her around to enjoy her acting chops for years to come!
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By: dominic on 3/12/2010 8:56PM
this whole hollywood bullcrap is rediculous! lets get a huge poor black girl and make her speak ghetto, and put her in a movie...there's probably a hundred people in her town who could've gotten that role. If I was obese and was what they were looking for...I would have easily gotten the part...acting isn't really that hard...believe me!!!
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By: cassie on 3/13/2010 3:36PM
The only reply I can give you guys is that acting is TRUELY NOT THAT HARD,ask a waitress. Most of us act like we like you even when you are being rude!!!
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By: Pikachu on 3/14/2010 6:28AM
Chances are she'll do more with her life than Lindsay, Britney, or Paris; Unless of course she goes the way of Chris Farley or John Belushi.
Personally, I think the fact she made it this far without sex appeal means she has more talent than half the women in Hollywood. Heck, no one cares about Sandra Bullock anymore now that she is losing her looks.
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By: marylandman003 on 3/14/2010 11:55AM
good god, look at that nasty dark skinned section 8 field negro mammi!!!
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By: cheree on 3/09/2010 5:04PM
@Tiffany because Howard Stern said she won't have much of a career due to her weight.
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By: Be Tuck on 3/11/2010 1:43AM
I agree... as your weight can be a definite "show stopper" in most area's of "show business". She did an excellent job in her role as "Precious" ... however, as she ages that weight will be a problem and it would cause productors to pause before adding her to a leading role. Consequently... they might have to switch actors at the spare of the moment because of her health which would/could cause some delays in production. This delay may lower the net profit on a project or they may have ro concel completely.
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By: Monica on 3/12/2010 10:01AM
Moreover, although she was offered a couple of new parts they are STEROTYPES of Fat women. For example, the role of a sassy student or the role of a bully. . . Typical roles for Fat women. At her current weight she will not be able to step-outside the box.
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