Beyonce a superhero?
Can you see Beyonce Knowles as Wonder Woman? Yeah, neither can I. And I say that not because Beyonce is black because frankly that part of it doesn't bother me at all. It's just that I'm enjoying this new era of comic book movies where we're casting really talented actors as superheroes and not just Arnold Schwarzenegger in a Mr. Freeze suit. To cast Beyonce as Wonder Woman would just send the wrong message about the film from the very get go. You develop a WONDER WOMAN film for years and years and then cast Beyonce?
If you're wondering where this rant is coming from, Beyonce told the LA Times that she has met with representatives from Warner Bros. and DC Comics about starring in WONDER WOMAN though to be clear it was Beyonce, and not WB/DC, that called the meeting. Says Knowles, "I want to do a superhero movie and what would be better than Wonder Woman? It would be great. And it would be a very bold choice. A black Wonder Woman would be a powerful thing. It's time for that, right?" It would be a bold and powerful choice to cast a black actress as Wonder Woman. And it very well may be time for that. But it's neither bold nor powerful to cast Beyonce and it's certainly not time for that.
Source: LA Times
Extra Tidbit: Beyonce will be the musical guest on this week's "Saturday Night Live" with Paul Rudd.





































































































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No offense to Beyonce because I do like two of her songs, but I wouldn't pay see Wonder Woman if it starred her. There's really no evidence that she can carry a film. I did like her in Austin Powers and her signing in Dreamgirls. But, unless Wonder Woman is going to sing for some crazy reason, I don't see it. And even then, just do dubbing for a great actress ala My Fair Lady with Audrey Hepburn. If they do cast her, they should give her the best acting coach in the world and a good luck charm. Maybe she'll surprise us all one day with her acting, but this news doesn't make me wanna jump thru hoops to see the movie.
If Lucy Lawless was back in her Xena days, she'd be a cool choice. Well, she'd be a solid choice now, though it'd be a hard sell beyond the comic-scifi-fantasy convention crowd. It's hard to pick someone for this role...maybe Kate Beckinsale? Rachel Weisz? Anne Hathaway? They all can act and do some action. Hey, if they really want to get a super beautiful woman behind the role, then they should choose Monica Bellucci. She can act when the role is demanding (which means it's been in French or Italian), plus, you know every straight guy alive will pay to see her wear that Wonder Woman outfit and kick b*tt.
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But these Beyonce rumors are just all sorts of wrong. And it's just like Sampson said; not because she's black but...
But these Beyonce rumors are just all sorts of wrong. And it's just like Sampson said; not because she's black but she hasn't proven herself as an actress. If they're going to ignore years and years of comics and cast a black woman as Wonder then I say Angela Bassett. She was my pick to play Storm in X-Men. Would've have been a hell of a lot better than Halle Berry.
I hope this next bit doesn't come across as racist, but I hope that now that there's a black president they're not going to start casting black people in roles that aren't fit for them. The prime examples being this and the Will Smith as Capt. America rumors. I love me some Will Smith but I'm sorry, Captain America is a white male. If its an original piece of material that they want to change for a black actor, they should definitely accommodate. But if you're going to adapt an already published piece of work (and in these cases, years and years of comic history) then I believe the filmmakers should have an obligation to honor and respect the source material.
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I thought the Megan Fox casting was a bad idea but jeez...way to go farther down...
I thought the Megan Fox casting was a bad idea but jeez...way to go farther down...
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... and then get replaced by don cheadle in the sequel.
... and then get replaced by don cheadle in the sequel.
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As for Beyonce playing the part, someone needs to tell her to get over herself. She is no...
As for Beyonce playing the part, someone needs to tell her to get over herself. She is no actor and she could only do for Wonder Woman what Halley Berry did for Catwoman. And least we forget that Berry has an Oscar? Lets just can this one next to JLA and get going on the Green Lantern, his is the only character that can become a film people would want to watch. Maybe even Flash is they made him kid friendly. But enough with Wonder Woman!
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but seriously, anyone who thinks Will Smith shouldnt play captain america is nuts. that guy IS captain america in real life.
and palestinian green lantern sounds like a good idea too. keep'em coming!
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As for WW, I have no clue who's the right choice.
As for WW, I have no clue who's the right choice.
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But she hasnt proven herself as an actor yet. she was mildly entertaining in Goldmember (barely a movie anyways) and Dreamgirls she didnt carry the movie. Shes never carried a movie.
Also, guys, It says SHE asked for the me...
But she hasnt proven herself as an actor yet. she was mildly entertaining in Goldmember (barely a movie anyways) and Dreamgirls she didnt carry the movie. Shes never carried a movie.
Also, guys, It says SHE asked for the meeting, not Warner. Chill out. Ot wont happen.
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But she hasnt proven herself as an actor yet. she was mildly entertaining in Goldmember (barely a movie anyways) and Dreamgirls she didnt carry the movie. Shes never carried a movie.
Also, guys, It says SHE asked for the me...
But she hasnt proven herself as an actor yet. she was mildly entertaining in Goldmember (barely a movie anyways) and Dreamgirls she didnt carry the movie. Shes never carried a movie.
Also, guys, It says SHE asked for the meeting, not Warner. Chill out. Ot wont happen.
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But she hasnt proven herself as an actor yet. she was mildly entertaining in Goldmember (barely a movie anyways) and Dreamgirls she didnt carry the movie. Shes never carried a movie.
Also, guys, It says SHE asked for the me...
But she hasnt proven herself as an actor yet. she was mildly entertaining in Goldmember (barely a movie anyways) and Dreamgirls she didnt carry the movie. Shes never carried a movie.
Also, guys, It says SHE asked for the meeting, not Warner. Chill out. Ot wont happen.
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Oh, and have everybody SHUT the F--- UP! Beyonce is a wonderful singer and a wonderful actress. Look at "Dreamgirls. The movie wasn't all about Jennifer Hudson, you know. I felt they had equal screen time.
Bring on a black Wonder Woman. That would be an interesting ...
Oh, and have everybody SHUT the F--- UP! Beyonce is a wonderful singer and a wonderful actress. Look at "Dreamgirls. The movie wasn't all about Jennifer Hudson, you know. I felt they had equal screen time.
Bring on a black Wonder Woman. That would be an interesting concept. Don't know if the final product will work, but still, it's an intriguing idea.
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And no, Beyoncé is not an actor.
And no, Beyoncé is not an actor.
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I agree with speedkills cats.
I agree with speedkills cats.
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YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN!
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Beyonce can't act for shizzzzz.
Beyonce can't act for shizzzzz.
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