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Black Voices has learned that writer/director/producer Tyler Perry has selected the cast for next film, ''For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf.'
At last night's premiere for his latest film, ''Why Did I Get Married Too?,' the black box-office maverick revealed that the cast will include Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Jurnee Smollett, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington, Loretta Devine and Macy Gray.
Based on Ntozake Shange's award-winning 1975 play, the film is scheduled to shoot in June in New York with a possible winter 2010/ 2011 release date
The riveting play, consisting of a series of poems performed through a cast of nameless women, known only by a color -- deal with such subjects as love, abandonment, rape, and abortion, garnered much acclaim, becoming the toast of Broadway when it opened at The Booth Theater in 1976.
It later morphed into an Emmy Award nominated television special and is still being performed around the world.
Elise and Carey are the only two that made the cut from Perry's initial wish list that he mentioned back in September 2009, which initially included 16-time Grammy Award winner Beyonce Knowles, Academy Award winner Halle Berry and media queen Oprah Winfrey.
"Making a film of 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf' is a dream come true for me," Perry said about the project. "Ntozake Shange's play is a magnificent tribute to the strength and dignity of women of color, and I think audiences of all generations will be able to recognize and embrace the experiences these women represent. Creatively, this movie is one of the most exciting undertakings of my career."
As previously reported by Black Voices, 'For Colored Girls' will be the first project for 34th Street Films, Perry's new production company, which is housed at Lionsgate.
Six Degrees of Tyler Perry
Six Degrees of Tyler Perry
In just three years, Tyler Perry has become the toast of Hollywood. Could you name another director black or white who can boast of having released six feature movie projects within a three year period? Nope. Not only did the New Orleans native write all of the storylines for the films, he starred in four. Combined, five of the films have grossed upwards of $250 million worldwide, some within budgets below $6 million. And with the major money train also comes associating with some of the biggest names in and out of the entertainment business. BlackVoices.com takes an introspective look at how a former homeless man turned chit'lin circuit theater czar has connections to the likes of Michael Jackson, Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston and Will Smith, to name a few. Check out Six Degrees of Tyler Perry.
Tyler Perry
The best-selling playwright turned Hollywood hot-shot (real name: Emmitt R. Perry, Jr.) was born Sept. 14, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ray Nagin
Another New Orleans native, Ray Nagin, Jr. was elected into the office of Mayor of the Crescent City on March 6, 2002.
Labelle
Known as the music capitol of the Gulf Coast, New Orleans was also the setting for 'Lady Marmalade,' a hit song from 1970s glam-soul trio Labelle, comprised of Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sara Dash.
Lenny Kravitz
Modern day rock & roll demigod Lenny Kravitz is one of the top-notch talents chosen to produce Labelle's long-awaited reunion album, 'Back to Now,' due out later this year via Verve Records.
Lisa Bonet
'The Cosby Show' and 'A Different World' star Lisa Bonet eloped with Lenny Kravitz in November 1987. Their daughter Zoe Isaballe Kravitz was born the next year. The couple separated in 1991.
Gary Dourdan
'C.S.I.' actor Gary Dourdan played Cree Summer's character's love interest Shazza Zulu on the NBC sitcom 'A Different World,' which was originally developed as a spin-off vehicle for Lisa Bonet. The Philadelphia native appeared on 13 episodes from 1991 to 1992.
Janet Jackson
Gary Dourdan also played the love interest of Janet Jackson in the music video for her chart-topping ballad, 'Again,' in 1993.
Tyler Perry
Janet Jackson starred in the lead role of Tyler Perry's box office smash, 'Why Did I Get Married?' The twice divorced pop star won an NAACP Image Award for her performance.
Ruben Cannon
One of the most respected executives in Hollywood, Ruben Cannon has served as a casting director of film and TV projects dating all the way back to 1977. He co-executive produced Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I Get Married?'
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By: Deb on 6/03/2010 8:59AM
Why on Earth are most people down on this man? I don't get it! Why do we as people try to rip other's down, when they're at the top? Does is make us feel in some way superior to the one we are ripping apart? I'm so happy for Tyler Perry, and anyone else who can make it in this often crazy world of ours, while keeping a sense of dignity, appreciation, and respect, for the one's who helped them attain their goals!
If you think you could do it better, than spend your time paying your dues, instead of ripping apart others!
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By: anne48 on 7/10/2010 4:09PM
Mariah Carey might have every right to be in this movie but first of all she can,t act and second she,not black.
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By: Finchi McQueen on 9/14/2010 12:57PM
I am a fantastic female actress whose a single mom. I've been homeless, been beaten and have the emotional scars to show the audience what real, raw talent is...
Do I have to have the status of Janet Jackson, Oprah or Beyonce in order to get even an AUDITION for a Tyler Perry play?
Is it now that he's a millionaire does he only work with other millionaires for box office success instead of pure, raw talent?
Is that how everyone who becomes rich turns out to be?
www.facebook.com/fynnchi
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By: Judy on 9/15/2010 7:46PM
It sounds like there may be racist overtones regarding his movie due to the title. We shall not be paying any money to see it and do hope it never shows up on TV.
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By: Brett on 11/07/2010 10:40PM
I am tired of these movies that attack black men. It all seems to have started with the Color Purple, where the only good man in the movie was the mailman. Every year there seems to be one more added to the pile, loaded with "evil black men" doing hideous things to the innocent black women angels. Black women are being brain washed by Hollywood "That black men are evil", and the sad thing about it is that it is working. Black women are swallowing this bull@#&t without a second thought, and there is no one out there to defend us, only theaters full of sisters in tears talking to each other, reinforcing one sided stereo types, looking for excuses for their failed relationships and lost loves. It's all a cop-out and an easy escape from introspection. Black men are no better or worse than any other group of human beings-Sisters, including yourselves!
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