Oprah Winfrehhas been cast to play a cruel and abusive lady pimp in an upcoming biopic - "Richard Pryor" - directed by "The Butler" director,Lee Daniels.
Oprah Winfrey Becomes 'Lady Pimp' In New Movie
The billionaire Talk Show host was desperate to play Richard Pryor's grandmother, Marie Carter - the woman who brutally raised her grandson in her brothel in Peoria, Illinios.
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Reports confirm that the billionaire Talk Show host was desperate to play Richard Pryor's grandmother, Marie Carter - the woman who brutally raised her grandson in her brothel in Peoria, Illinios.According to [the real] Pryor's widow, Jennifer, Oprah really wanted to play Grandma Carter because she's anxious to show her gritty side after her unforgettable 'Butler' performance.
Truth be told, there's not much grittier than an abusive grandma running a whorehouse while raising a kid.
Ace comedian, Mike Epps scored the role of Pryor. We'll keep you posted on this new movie
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