Marlon Wayans
Director, Producer, and Actor
Marlon Wayans Replaces Eddie Murphy In Bill Condon's RICHARD PRYOR!Marlon Wayans Replaces Eddie Murphy In Bill Condon's RICHARD PRYOR! "First, I'd like to thank Eddie Murphy for inexplicably deciding he didn't want to play Richard Pryor. This Oscar is as much yours as it is mine. Best of luck with NORBIT'S... In this article: Richard Pryor, Bill Condon, Eddie Murphy, Marlon Wayans, Ain't It Cool News, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Peter Sellers, and Trademark |
-
The Huffington Post | October 09, 2009
Kim Morgan: Fire Is Inspirational: Richard Pryor
Kim Morgan: Fire Is Inspirational: Richard Pryor With the buzz that Marlon Wayans has replaced Eddie Murphy in the upcoming biopic, Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? I was brought back to one of my favorite comedy show, album, and film...
In this article: Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Cocaine, Eddie Murphy, Silver Streak, Richard Pryor: Live in Concert, and Stir Crazy
-
Entertainment Weekly | October 06, 2009
Marlon Wayans zeroes in on Pryor role
...to finance the film. While Wayans is primarily known for his comedic roles in Wayans Bros.' movies such as Dance Flick and White Chicks, he received critical acclaim for his dramatic turn in 1999's Requiem for a Dream. Sources tell EW.com...
In this article: Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Requiem for a Dream, Dance Flick, Sony, Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and Dreamgirls
-
Entertainment Weekly | October 07, 2009
Can Marlon Wayans pull off Richard Pryor?
...at Sony). The Wayans news took many by surprise, but it could be inspired casting - Marlon went to the original Fame high school and studied film and arts at Howard University before making a dramatic turn in Requiem for a Dream. He is, of...
In this article: Richard Pryor, Wayans, Oscar, Howard University, Sony, Bill Condon, Eddie Murphy, and Gods and Monsters
-
CONCRETELOOP.COM | October 07, 2009
'ROUND THE WAY: MARLON WAYANS TO PLAY RICHARD PRYOR IN UPCOMING BIOPIC
...was switched he is no longer in the running. Sources tell EW.com that Wayans fought for the role, blowing the producers away with a 13- min screen test where he "transforms into Pryor. " The movie depicts Pryor's controversial brand of...
In this article: Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Gods and Monsters, Sony, Bill Condon, Dreamgirls, and Chris Rock
-
E! Online | October 12, 2009
Marlon Wayans Is Totally the New Eddie Murphy
...replaceable! We're thrilled for Marlon, who we love in more serious fare like Requiem for a Dream as opposed to the moronic movies he makes with his brothers (though we gotta admit he's damn good at the silly stuff he does). Plus the dude's...
In this article: Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Oscar, G.I. Joe, Dreamgirls, Bill Condon, and Requiem for a Dream
-
New York Daily News | October 08, 2009
Marlon Wayans in talks for Richard Pryor role in new biopic
...for Murphy. Sources told EW.com that Wayans, best known for such over-the-top comedy films as the "Scary Movie" franchise and "White Chicks," impressed producers in a 13-minute screen test in which he "transforms into Pryor." The Pryor...
In this article: Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, White Chicks, Cocaine, Multiple sclerosis, Variety.com, Sony Pictures, and Dreamgirls
Trends
Loading...
More on Marlon Wayans
Description from Wikipedia:
Marlon L. Wayans (born July 23, 1972) is an American actor, producer, comedian, writer, and director of movies, beginning with his role as a pedestrian in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka in 1988. He is known for usually teaming with his brother Shawn Wayans.
- Name At Birth:
- Marlon L. Wayans
- Birth Date:
- July 23, 1972
- Birthplace:
- New York City, New York, United States
- Years Active:
- 1988-present
Explore everything named Marlon Wayans...
