Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Posted June 10, 2004 Report Posted June 10, 2004 The Hollywood Reporter says that Lorenzo Di Bonaventura is in negotiations to acquire the film rights to Rick James' autobiography, Memoirs of a Super Freak, with David Chappelle in early talks to topline the feature film adaptation of the funk rocker's memoirs for Paramount Pictures. James, best known for his hit "Super Freak," has been working on a book for some time. In addition to his own pop and R&B hits, James wrote and produced many songs for artists such as the Temptations, Teena Marie and Eddie Murphy. Chappelle has impersonated James on his Comedy Central series, Chappelle's Show. Credit: ComingSoon.net
Ripper Posted June 10, 2004 Report Posted June 10, 2004 The Hollywood Reporter says that Lorenzo Di Bonaventura is in negotiations to acquire the film rights to Rick James' autobiography, Memoirs of a Super Freak, with David Chappelle in early talks to topline the feature film adaptation of the funk rocker's memoirs for Paramount Pictures. James, best known for his hit "Super Freak," has been working on a book for some time. In addition to his own pop and R&B hits, James wrote and produced many songs for artists such as the Temptations, Teena Marie and Eddie Murphy. Chappelle has impersonated James on his Comedy Central series, Chappelle's Show. Credit: ComingSoon.net Only works if they make it a comedy, but if they take the serious route, i wouldn't want to see it. And have ChollieMurfay do the voice overs to introduce each scene.
Lord of The Curry Posted June 10, 2004 Report Posted June 10, 2004 DARKNESS~! DARKNESS IS SPREADING~!
Dr. Tyler; Captain America Posted June 10, 2004 Report Posted June 10, 2004 Bahaahhahahaha... That would be absolutely classic.
Guest Jimbo Posted June 10, 2004 Report Posted June 10, 2004 NOOOO!!!! I don't want my favorite sketch fucked up by a 2 hour long, drawn out, not-so-comedic, comedy. Chappelle is hillarious, but this almost certainly won't work.
Zack Malibu Posted June 10, 2004 Report Posted June 10, 2004 I don't think they're aiming for a comedy if it's based on James' memoirs.
2GOLD Posted June 10, 2004 Report Posted June 10, 2004 Chapelle can do serious, he was in STARGATE you know!
razazteca Posted June 10, 2004 Report Posted June 10, 2004 Will it be called "Cocaine is One Hell of a Drug"
Black Lushus Posted June 11, 2004 Report Posted June 11, 2004 if it's a comedy, there's no way it works without Charlie Murphy, the REAL Charlie Murphy, not some actor playing him...
DangerousDamon Posted June 11, 2004 Report Posted June 11, 2004 Chapelle can do serious, he was in STARGATE you know! The show or the movie?
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