Thursday, August 16, 2012
Fresh Nina Simone Bio-Pic Intel
No word yet on why Mary J. Blige was dropped from the starring role of Nina Simone in a new bio-pic but insiders shed light on who else was passed over and why...
For the past few days the Internet has been buzzing with the news that Zoe Saldana had been re-cast in the starring role of Nina Simone after the role had be promised to Mary J. Blige, but Mary's not the only one who wanted the part.
According to insiders the choice came down between Zoe Saldana and Oscar winning actress Viola Davis and Zoe was chosen by the producer based on box office numbers.