Precious and The Butler director Lee Daniels is currently working on his latest project, the yet untitled Richard Pryor biopic, with financial backing by The Weinstein Company and Oprah Winfrey.
Mike Epps has been confirmed to play the late comedian, and Jennifer Hudson has been cast to play Pryor's 4th and last wife Jennifer Lee.
Mike Epps
And just today, it's been confirmed that none other than legendary comedian and close friend of Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, is in talks to play a role in the film as Pryor's father LeRoy Pryor.
Lee Daniels with Eddie Murphy today
Here's the article:
http://www.billboard.com/articles/ne...d-pryor-biopic
I believe this is a step in the right direction for Murphy, and this film will be special as I am a fan of Richard Pryor.
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