desperate to play Richard Pryor's
grandmother, Marie Carter - the woman
who brutally raised her grandson in her
brothel in Peoria, Illinios.
Oprah Winfreh » has been cast to play a cruel
and abusive lady pimp in an upcoming biopic -
"Richard Pryor" - directed by "The Butler"
director, Lee Daniels » .
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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