Ne-Yo declines 'MLK' Movie starring role

Discussion in 'In the Media' started by Bliss, Jul 26, 2012.

  1. pettyofficerj

    pettyofficerj New Member

    give that man a script and he'll give you a prize-winning pony
     
  2. LA

    LA Well-Known Member

    He's the Greatest Of All Time.
     
  3. pettyofficerj

    pettyofficerj New Member

    u know...look at his staying power...i don't think he's ever done a straight-to-dvd joint

    every movie he's in is a major release

    he needs more roles, tbh

    :smt106
     
  4. Redeemed One Jr

    Redeemed One Jr Active Member

    Eh, that's alright. I'm sure there are more young black male actors that are relatively known that may have the chops to pull off this kind of role.

    Though I think in general it may also be that Neyo and the like are wanting more action packed/drama oriented 'normal' roles like the sort that Zac Efron gets a go at.

    I think we're ready to be a star in series of movies, or leading man of a summer block buster (outside of Will Smith for once) at least within this new decade.

    So I could see why he'd pass this up, sure it gives him exposure and he could be an american icon, but not the american icon that most other actors get a chance to be or even better, create.
     
  5. free816

    free816 New Member

    Ne-yo is a no, give f Whitaker some hair dye and the role, fishbourne should have gotten Malcolm role spike and denzel are tight, will smith was a terrible rapper jazzy Jeff is was a brilliant dj who shouldn't have styled for such a clown rapper, I'm no racist lol but if a white dude calls you out on his 1st major single release then that tells the story
     
  6. Tony Soprano

    Tony Soprano Moderator

    I believe Jeffrey Wright did a fantastic job in his portrayal of MLK in the HBO movie "Boycott" back in 2001. His performance was much better than the actual film.
     
    Last edited: Jul 28, 2012
  7. Nebula J

    Nebula J New Member

    lmao at the thread title
     
  8. goodlove

    goodlove New Member

    :confused:

    huh
     

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