Mike Epps will be playing the role of late comedic actor Richard Pryor in an upcoming film about the life of Jazz legend Nina Simone. Epps took the time to personally contact Pryor's widow, Jennifer Pryor, and ask for her blessing, which she was more than happy to give.
"That was very sweet and respectful that he called me first. I am happy that they picked him. He is a real good guy," Jennifer said to TMZ.
Jennifer Pryor is producing the film, and says because Mike Epps displayed such a respectful gesture she would even consider casting him as Pryor in an upcoming biopic. On the fiip side, one name Jennifer refused to entertain the role was Eddie Murphy, whom she has an unidentified aversion for.
"Having Eddie Murphy play Richard Pryor would be like having Al Jolson play Malcolm X," she stated.
What are your thoughts about Mike Epps playing Richard Pryor?
Source: thisis50.com
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