VIDEO: Mike Epps on Playing Richard Pryor in New Biopic: 'I'm Really Nervous & Scared'

Comedian Mike Epps stopped by THE TALK to discuss taking on the role of comedy legend Richard Pryor in the upcoming Lee Daniels movie, "Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?"

Epps shares, "He's the greatest that's ever done it, to me. Richard Pryor, to me, started hip hop because he was talking about things and saying things in the '60s that wasn't allowed to be said back then and that's what hip hop is...it's kind of being rebellious with words and that's what Richard Pryor did. He just paved the way for all of us to be able to say what we want to say, like I'm doing [with] my Netflix show...It's an honor to play and I'm really nervous and I'm scared...I just want to do a good job and represent Mr. Pryor as best as I can."

CBS's Daytime Emmy Award-nominated talk show THE TALK features a panel of well-known news and entertainment personalities discussing current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity and the trending topics of the day. The daily one-hour series is hosted by Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood.

The hosts swap stories, challenge each other on issues and engage the studio audience and viewers at home about events in the headlines and their own homes. Show segments include guest interviews with entertainers and newsmakers, musical performances, cooking demos with celebrity chefs as well as real-world advice and tips from leading experts in fitness, diet, health, home, relationships, finance and fashion. The show was developed by Gilbert, who also serves as executive producer.

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