Friday, August 21, 2015

Mike Epps Talks 'Soaking' Up Richard Pryor Role, Hints At Timeline

By Brennan Williams

After a long casting process, it appears Lee Daniels’ Richard Pryor biopic is set to begin production soon.

The late comedian will be played by Mike Epps. According to Epps, the all-star cast — which includes Eddie Murphy, Oprah Winfrey, and Kate Hudson — is scheduled to begin filming in March 2016.

“We start prepping in January, and start shooting in March,” he said during an interview with The Huffington Post. “Eddie Murphy’s playing my father, Oprah Winfrey’s playing my grandmother, Kate Hudson’s playing my girl, and I’m playing Richard …read more

Via: Huffington Post Comedy

    

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