Richard Pryor Biopic Audition

Richard Pryor Biopic Audition

Marlon Wayan’s Edition

After watching this all I’m wondering is……

What the fuck did Mike Epps do in his audition?

Not to outright dismiss Mike Epps talent, but beyond being just a comedian, I’ve never personally seen Mike act with any type of deep range which I would expect to be top priority if this movie will tell the full story of the Life of Richard Pryor. I can clearly see why that goofball Mariah’s ex Nick Cannon didn’t get the role, ok he’s a talent and really white friendly, but ultimately he’s a goofball, the best acting I’ve ever seen him do was playing a soccer player. I’m still pissed he was acting as an Arsenal FC player but that’s a personal thing.
So watching Marlon’s audition, first thing I have to say is, it was a struggle not to let the same dude that is in the scary movies cloud my judgement. I made up my mind when I first saw the video to watch it with an open mind. I don’t think he crushed it, but he definitely pulled some shit out his ass on this one, who knew? Clearly with the family talent and the subject matter of the show Wayan’s Brothers, going “serious” at times, it called for him to step outside the spazzing physical comedy routine and show his acting chops. But even then you’d just see the cat from Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood that crazy ass Loc Dog…. By the way

Has there ever been a movie title longer in history?

Anyway so good job Marlon Wayans, you didn’t get the role, but maybe now that clip will make the rounds, Hollywood producers and directors will pay attention and finally pull him from under the shadow of his big brothers. His sister Kim Wayans definitely did her thing in that lesbian movie Pariah.

Richard Pryor Biopic Audition – Marlon Wayans Edition