Samuel L. Jackson's Brown role

NO NO NO- I want to See Jamie Fox Play that roleJan 5th, 2007 - 16:09:31

I think Jamie Fox is a better candidate. After his performance in Ray, I think he can take on this role.

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DanielleJan 5th, 2007 - 17:16:20

I think Sam has the range and the life experience to play the part. Usher is a little too feminine to play it and none of the movies he's been in have done that well. He should just keep doing his music videos and leave the acting to some actors

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MalikJan 5th, 2007 - 17:58:47

I really think, Jamie Fox is the number contendor for the party, he could really nail it with no problems

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SpiveyJan 5th, 2007 - 18:05:20

Samuel L. Jackson would be a much better candidate for the role than Jamie Foxx. Foxx has had his 15 mins. and now people should start to notice that he is not all he's cracked up to be. Jackson is more seasoned and looks more like James Brown than Foxx.

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Eddie Murphy should play him!Jan 5th, 2007 - 18:32:10

Eddie Murphy plays a JB look-a-like in Dreamgirls. With a little work (and a wig) Eddie would be a perfect James Brown!

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EJan 5th, 2007 - 18:52:14

It doesn't matter to me who portrays James Brown, as long as they do him justice!

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Ms. KimJan 5th, 2007 - 19:12:36

It would be a great role for Usher because he can dance and sing really well and he could portray a great 'Entertainment James' However, Jamie is the best at studying a character and bringing that person to life, in other words Jamie would be the better actor... and Samuel L. Jackson is a Pro. The name Samuel L. Speaks for itself and he is one of the best out there. I would have to select,
'Jamie Foxx'... -Ms. Kim

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PRETTY BROWN EYESJan 5th, 2007 - 19:23:01

I love Sam Jackson but to play James Brown Im gonna have to pass on this one. James Brown was 5'6 Sam Jackson is 6'1... Sam Jackson looks nothing like James Brown even with a wig on... and Usher forgetaboutit....

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jgJan 5th, 2007 - 20:43:04

usher would suck playing james brown. usher might b able to sing a bit but he would never b able to sound like james brown or even talk like him for that matter. sam jackson is better for the role but he looks nothing like james brown neither does jamie foxx, even though he did a great job playin ray he is NOT GOOD FOR THE ROLE OF JAMES BROWN

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STLgirlJan 5th, 2007 - 21:07:02

With all due respect, James Brown was not a very attractive man. Usher is too 'pretty' and too soft to play that part unless they use a lot of makeup and imagination. Sam Jackson is too tall. Jamie played Ray Charles too good to turn around and play James so soon. It would possibly confuse the audiance. Eddie Murphy played a good James Brown on Saturday Night Live. However, everything Eddie plays reminds me of Donkey from Shrek. Even in Dreamgirls he reminds me of Donkey. Maybe they should cast a new and upcoming actor to play the role. Hold a casting call and start fresh.

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SCurtisJan 5th, 2007 - 21:21:39

Jamie foxx cant be everybody I love Jamie too, But someone else needs to be Mr Brown. It will be interesting to see Sam Jackson play him I just hope ha=e can DANCE!!

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KennyJan 5th, 2007 - 21:21:42

This role totally would be a disater with Usher he's not proven himself enough to take on a role that requires this level of transforming. Jamie Foxx has the right body stature and has proven himself as an excellent actor, but he has already done Ray he does not need to reincarnate another soul legend. Someone like Andre 3000 would be a good candidate he's just a little to skinny. Taye Diggs probably could pull it off, but he has a tendency to get tiresome to watch.

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NicholeJan 5th, 2007 - 21:22:53

All that i have to say is hurry up cause i am dieing to see it an no matter who u choose i will love i love Jami Fox, SAMUEL L JACKSON Eddie Murphyi realy don;t care as my me i want to be supprised.

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SMurphyJan 5th, 2007 - 21:25:10

Eddie Murphy Would be perfect or MC Hammer!!!!!!

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ToniJan 5th, 2007 - 21:41:48

They ought to send out a casting call and make about 8000 men audition for the role. Then they should give it to someone who looks like James Brown, talks like him (he couldn't half talk anyway, but I still loved him!!!) and teach him to act and let him lip sync. Hell, how many non-actors and singers do they have playing characters that they have to embellish to play these roles anyway?

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The BatJan 5th, 2007 - 21:44:01

Has anyone thought about the talented Andre '3000' Benjamin of OUTKAST. He's definately the one. Someone hurry and inform Spike.

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That's wrongJan 5th, 2007 - 21:57:36

What about Fantasia?

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HectorJan 5th, 2007 - 22:33:43

Samuel L Jackson? Hmmm... I can't picture him as James Brown... I say they let a new upcoming actor to have at it. I just picture Sam shooting people and screaming 'MOTHERF***ER!' ....

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mellemelJan 5th, 2007 - 23:45:48

I think the best person to play James Brown is Bobby Brown. He has the dance skills, the scratchy voice and after seeing him in the movie 'Panther' he does have some acting skills.

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Mz J.Jan 6th, 2007 - 01:00:21

I agree with STLgirl. Start fresh. Saturday Night Live will always be around as Eddie's Hay days and his tribute to James Brown minus the goofy smile. Jaime...well, he's obviously talented but, his role of Ray Charles cannot be understated...true life characters should end there for awhile for him. Usher is too young and soft for an older role of that magnitude...I mean even Chris Brown can dance...so what else does Usher have?? Casting call....please.

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