Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Good News for Jamie Foxx!
The versatile actor is reportedly in negotiations to star in the new hip-hop film version of the Broadway musical Annie. As previously reported, Oscar-nominated actress Quvenzhane Wallis replaced Willow Smith as the cute little red-haired orphan in this Will Smith/Jay-Z creation.
According to THR, Foxx’s character, Benjamin Stacks is a variation of the Daddy Warbucks personage, who takes in the spunky orphan girl being played by Wallis. Reportedly, the Amazing Spiderman 2 star has received an offer from the studio and sources say his team has begun to negotiate. The film is being produced by Smith’s company Overbrook Entertainment.
In other casting news, Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe has signed on for season three of the FX series American Horror Story: Coven.
According to Indie Wire, Sidibe joins a cast that includes Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Lily Rabe and veteran actresses Frances Conroy and Jessica Lange. So far there are no details on Gabby’s new role. Reportedly, Ryan Murphy shared the exciting news of her casting via Twitter.
Look for Sidibe on the final season of Showtime’s The Big C.
Congrats Jamie and Gabby, RC is looking forward to your new gigs!
