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Quvenzhane Wallis to Star in ANNIE Remake

somethingwicked
Broadway Legend
joined:5/27/05
"Sony Pictures and Overbrook Entertainment have found their title character for Annie. They’ve set Oscar nominated Beasts of the Southern Wild star Quvenzhane Wallis to play the role, in a film to be directed and produced by Will Gluck, with James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith producing..."

http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/beasts-of-the-southern-wilds-quvenzhane-wallis-to-play-annie/#utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Updated On: 2/24/13 at 01:59 PM
CapnHook
Broadway Legend
joined:5/12/03
Please tell me it was intended to announce this today because she'll be performing a bit from ANNIE on the Oscars...
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend
joined:6/28/07
I'm happy about this. She was my first choice for the part after Willow left the film.
Bettyboy72
Broadway Legend
joined:3/31/06
I was hoping for Raven Simone.
Patronus
Broadway Legend
joined:7/24/05
That's SO Raven, Bettyboy72!
Visceral_Fella
Leading Actor
joined:1/18/12
Raven had too many schedule conflicts.
ray-andallthatjazz86
Broadway Legend
joined:8/2/05
I knew she'd be cast as soon as Willow dropped out. Couldn't think of anyone better for the role, she'll be insanely adorable.
best12bars
Broadway Legend
joined:6/29/05
Now get Octavia Spencer for Miss Hannigan.
ucjrdude902
Broadway Legend
joined:3/11/07
I would LOVE that. I think Octavia is a gem!
Jordan Catalano
Broadway Legend
joined:10/9/05
ray-andallthatjazz86
Broadway Legend
joined:8/2/05
Besty, they really shouldn't be talking to anyone else but Octavia Spencer for Miss Hannigan. Is Beyonce playing Grace or will she just not be involved? Anika Noni Rose for Lily!
Brave Sir Robin2
Broadway Legend
joined:5/20/07
Can we get Cuba Gooding Jr. for Rooster? Heck, I know lots of the board isn't fans of hers, but Jennifer Hudson as Grace? Or is this not all-black?
ucjrdude902
Broadway Legend
joined:3/11/07
I wouldn't mind them trying to turn this into an Oscar contender.
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend
joined:6/28/07
"but Jennifer Hudson as Grace?"

I actually thought that. She'd be great in that role.
mb87
Understudy
joined:10/12/12
she has a sweeter and more warm quality to her than Beyonce does. She'd be a great Grace. LOVE Octavia as Hannigan idea. I just hope they don't cut too many of the original songs [they will probably only keep Maybe, Hard Knock, Tomorrow, Little Girls, Gonna Like It Here, Easy Street, Don't Need Anything But You] all others will probably be cut and placed with new tunes.
willep
Broadway Legend
joined:9/20/08
Aww she just confirmed it in an adorable red carpet interview.
ucjrdude902
Broadway Legend
joined:3/11/07
She's precious.
JoeKv99
Broadway Legend
joined:12/27/04
As long as Kanye plays Daddy Warbucks!
Joviedamian
Stand-by
joined:11/9/10
Maybe about 15 years ago, I think James Earl Jones would have made a great Daddy Warbucks..heck, I would love to see him in the role now...

Updated On: 2/24/13 at 08:37 PM
ucjrdude902
Broadway Legend
joined:3/11/07
Jamie Foxx?
ljay889
Broadway Legend
joined:8/4/04
Lol, NeNe Leakes for Hannigan.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend
joined:5/17/03
Maybe this time they will not take a meat axe to the score
Jordan Catalano
Broadway Legend
joined:10/9/05
Aileen Quinn should be Grace.
madbrian
Broadway Legend
joined:6/1/06
Chandra Wilson would also be terrific as Hannigan. Brandy could play Grace.



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