If Anthony Anderson and Kenan Thompson aren’t already arm-wrestling over the lead role in the just-announced Notorious B.I.G. biopic, they should be. Meanwhile, there’s still plenty of casting to be done. For example, someone needs to play P. Diddy (he could play himself, but for the sake of poetic justice, the role should go to Sting). As Lil’ Kim: Paula Jai Parker, who talks tough (and wears very little clothing) in this week’s Hustle & Flow. As Faith Evans: Regina King (after seeing her in Ray, I’m convinced that there should be a part for her in every musical biopic). As Biggie’s mom, Voletta Wallace: the redoubtable Irma P. Hall (The Ladykillers). Finally, for the sake of dramatic conflict, someone needs to play Tupac. I say if he can record albums from beyond the grave, he can play himself as well. Just sample his voice (ooh, how fitting!) and digitize his likeness into the picture, a la the late Laurence Olivier in Sky Captain last year.
Can you do better? Of course you can. Suggestions, please.
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I would probably do the casting as so….
Chris Wallace a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.- Guerrila Black (rapper)
P. Diddy-Derek Luke
Faith Evans-Gabrielle Union
Lil’ Kim-Regina King
Tupac Shakur-Possibly Mike Epps?
Suge Knight-Michael Clarke Duncan
Voletta Wallace-Carol Woods
Det. Russell Poole-Gary Oldman
David Mack-Tim Reid
Chief Bernard Parks-Morgan Freeman
Rafael Perez-???
Amir Muhammed (The Possible Killer)-Wesley Snipes
Supporting/Cameos:
Snoop Dogg-Himself
Biggie’s First Wife-Regina Hall
Anthony Anderson as Biggie.
They missed it. I was watching “Reign Over me” with Adam Sandler this weekend. I was struck with how much he resembles Dylan. It would be a hoot to see what Sandler could do with Dylan. ‘bet he’s pissed he didn’t get a call.
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