Zoe Saldana to play Nina Simone - Update: Pics of Zoe on set as Nina.

Where were these people when The Help came out?

 

Jennifer Hudson

 

Zoe does not even look like someone who could produce a voice like Nina's.

That being said, who would guys you cast?

 

Regina King

 

On the one hand, I don't want them casting a weaker actress just because she's more similar in appearance. Of course, on the other hand, Hollywood white washing actors is a problem that needs correcting.

 

If they're looking for a big name, gotta say I can't see anyone but Jennifer Hudson doing this. Zoe Saldana makes no sense at all. For one as far as I know she cant sing. Secondly she looks nothing like Nina Simone. This isn't an issue about semantics like in hunger games. It pretty much is a complete lie in terms of portrayal .... Personally I wouldn't watch the movie if it even comes out at all. I expect actors/actresses that do biographical films of musicians to atleast either be able to play and/or sing the music they are portraying. It's what makes movies such as Walk The Line and Ray great in my opinion

 

Zoe Saldana is the safe, black actress. She's completely miscast in this role as she doesn't resemble Simone one bit.

 

Is Craig Mack doing anything?

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

Yes! Jennifer Hudson is a good one, but I like Regina King for this one.

 

Who's the white guy that will play the lead main role/love interest?

 

Knowing Zoe Saldana it'll probably be Ryan Gosling.

But Nina Simone was married to a white guy at one point

 

Looks wise, too bad N'Bushe Wright isnt relevant

 

Bruh, I'm trying to tell you.

 

Umm....

 

colombiana to this eh

 

Did you all hear what Nina's daughter had to say about this?

She mentions Kimberly Elise. She would be PERFECT for that role.

http://thegrio.com/2012/08/22/nina-...dana-in-mothers-biopic-we-were-ignored/#bmb=1

 

i swear Gosling better not be involved in this

 

Perfect role for Zoe, gets to play a black woman yet doesn't have to have a black male love interest. It's kinda her thing.

 

I don't have a problem wit' this.

 

Does Hollywood want to make an accurate representation of Nina Simone and parts of her life, or do they want to cast someone who will help them cash in?

 

kerry washington