Quvenzhane Wallis to Star in ANNIE Remake

[somethingwicked]

"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

[CapnHook]

Please tell me it was intended to announce this today because she'll be performing a bit from ANNIE on the Oscars...

[beautywickedlover]

I'm happy about this. She was my first choice for the part after Willow left the film.

[Bettyboy72]

I was hoping for Raven Simone.

[Patronus]

That's SO Raven, Bettyboy72!

[Visceral_Fella]

Raven had too many schedule conflicts.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

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]

Now get Octavia Spencer for Miss Hannigan.

[ucjrdude902]

I would LOVE that. I think Octavia is a gem!

[Jordan Catalano]

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

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]

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]

I wouldn't mind them trying to turn this into an Oscar contender.

[beautywickedlover]

"but Jennifer Hudson as Grace?"

I actually thought that. She'd be great in that role.

[mb87]

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]

Aww she just confirmed it in an adorable red carpet interview.

[ucjrdude902]

She's precious.

[JoeKv99]

As long as Kanye plays Daddy Warbucks!

[Joviedamian]

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...

[ucjrdude902]

Jamie Foxx?

[ljay889]

Lol, NeNe Leakes for Hannigan.

[Mr Roxy]

Maybe this time they will not take a meat axe to the score

[Jordan Catalano]

Aileen Quinn should be Grace.

[madbrian]

Chandra Wilson would also be terrific as Hannigan. Brandy could play Grace.