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nndman1 · 10-21-2004, 08:00 PM

Good Times coming to the big screen! Movie has yet to be cast.

GARFIELDKOOL · 10-22-2004, 10:51 AM

That should be interesting. Any word on who is the cast?

I Love Carol Burnett! · 10-22-2004, 10:57 AM

I'm SOOOO Excited

Moonlight Lady · 10-25-2004, 09:45 AM

I would love to see that movie when it comes out.

Brian Damage · 10-25-2004, 10:10 AM

Looks like the greenlight is on for the Tim Story-directed big-screen movie adaptation of the 1970's sitcom "Good Times". (Tim Story directed Barbershop) And every African-American actor seems to be salivating to work on this film that is looking to be a real hoot. As I type this, Cedric The Entertainer is inking to play Bookman. Every Wayans brother and sister wants a part of this. Angela Bassett (believe it or not) is in talk for the Esther Rolle role ("DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!"). And who has expressed fervent interest in playing the part of sexy, nosey, single neighbor Willona? None other than.. Janet Jackson (the former Penny)! The film is also supposed to have tons of cameos from A-list Black actors playing colorful hoodrats from the projects... Halle Berry, Sam Jackson, etc. And speaking of ghetto hoodrats, Whitney Houston is being courted to sing the theme song ("just looking out of the window / Watching my Afro grow")... how serendipitous is that?

knl9674 · 10-25-2004, 05:04 PM

where did you hear this fantastic news!!!
i can't believe this! who will play james evans - that's the character that is going to make or break this endeavor.

i personally think they should cast nobodies and rely on the a-list cameos. let's bring some new African-American talent to Hollywood and since no one knows them, people won't be bogged down with comparing their favorite celebrities to the characters. Like if Taye Diggs or someone else horrible gets the part of JJ. I won't be able to watch it b/c I know it's him and I hate him.

CAN"T WAIT for this to be finalized!

Thanks for the update.

Brian Damage · 10-26-2004, 10:45 PM

"Good Times" TV Series to Become "Good Times" the Movie
From Rebecca Murray,

Oct 20 2004

Classic 70s Comedy Gets Ready for the Big Screen
It seems every other TV series from the 1970s that might even remotely be suitable fodder for a movie has already been done, or there's a project currently in the works. Now one more series has been snatched up - "Good Times."
Creative Production Group won a battle for the film rights to "Good Times," a Norman Lear sitcom that ran from 1974 through 1979. The series starred Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, and made a star of the ultra-skinny Jimmie Walker.

There's no word yet on the cast or when production may start. CPG's Rodney Omanoff and Graham Kaye will produce the film.

SOURCE: Variety

robby76 · 10-27-2004, 05:37 AM

I just hope they do it justice and plan it well. There's nothing worse than a badly rehashed classic show.

I also agree that casting big names in Hollywood should be kept to a minimum, to keep it more real.

James"Thunder"Early · 10-27-2004, 10:08 AM

I think Lorretta Devine or Anne Marie Horsford should be Florida

Moonlight Lady · 10-27-2004, 10:35 AM

I think Jennifer Lewis (Strong Medicine) would be better as Willona than Janet Jackson.

Caffeine King · 10-28-2004, 07:37 PM

I hate how unoriginal Hollywood is and how they're making all of these friggin sitcoms into movies...

They better not mess this movie up!

Janet Jackson as Willona...

James"Thunder"Early · 10-28-2004, 07:41 PM

without the right cast it will flop. let's put our own cast list of who we want.

Caffeine King · 10-28-2004, 07:54 PM

I think that Kenan Thompson would kinda be better suited for Bookman but Kenan is already playing Fat Albert in the Fat Albert Movie (judging from the trailer it looks terrible!) so if Kenan were to play Bookman I think it would be repetitive him playing two fat 70s sitcom people roles.

Janet Jackson is the last woman I'd choose to play Willona!!!

I think it would be a bit annoying if the Wayans family got into this...

If they do it'll probably just be Shawn & Marlon again.

I really hope that they don't screw this up....

Jrnygrl · 10-30-2004, 10:03 PM

Is it going to be an updated version, or will it be a 70's style movie?

I agree that Kenan Thompson would be great as Bookman.

Loretta Devine or Anna Marie Horsford, would be great as Florida, not Angela Bassett. If Angela was in the movie I would think Tina Turner was Florida.

The biggest casting I think will be the parts of James and J.J.

Sorry but Janet Jackson cannot act, and for crying out loud NO WAYANS PLEASE! Also no Beyonce as Thelma, because you know who that is going to be.

Caffeine King · 10-31-2004, 12:06 AM

I aree.

I think that Loretta Devine would be perfect for Florida!

And isn't Angela Bassett skinny? How could she play Florida?!

10-21-2004, 08:00 PM	#1
nndman1 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 26, 2004 Posts: 40	Good Times Movie Planned......... Good Times coming to the big screen! Movie has yet to be cast.

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Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	I would love to see that movie when it comes out.
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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Here's another article "Good Times" TV Series to Become "Good Times" the Movie From Rebecca Murray, Oct 20 2004 Classic 70s Comedy Gets Ready for the Big Screen It seems every other TV series from the 1970s that might even remotely be suitable fodder for a movie has already been done, or there's a project currently in the works. Now one more series has been snatched up - "Good Times." Creative Production Group won a battle for the film rights to "Good Times," a Norman Lear sitcom that ran from 1974 through 1979. The series starred Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, and made a star of the ultra-skinny Jimmie Walker. There's no word yet on the cast or when production may start. CPG's Rodney Omanoff and Graham Kaye will produce the film. SOURCE: Variety

10-27-2004, 10:08 AM	#9
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10-22-2004, 10:51 AM	#2
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	That should be interesting. Any word on who is the cast?

10-22-2004, 10:57 AM	#3
I Love Carol Burnett! My Queen Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Wishing I was in CA with Carol Burnett Posts: 5,441	I'm SOOOO Excited

10-25-2004, 10:10 AM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Looks like the greenlight is on for the Tim Story-directed big-screen movie adaptation of the 1970's sitcom "Good Times". (Tim Story directed Barbershop) And every African-American actor seems to be salivating to work on this film that is looking to be a real hoot. As I type this, Cedric The Entertainer is inking to play Bookman. Every Wayans brother and sister wants a part of this. Angela Bassett (believe it or not) is in talk for the Esther Rolle role ("DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!"). And who has expressed fervent interest in playing the part of sexy, nosey, single neighbor Willona? None other than.. Janet Jackson (the former Penny)! The film is also supposed to have tons of cameos from A-list Black actors playing colorful hoodrats from the projects... Halle Berry, Sam Jackson, etc. And speaking of ghetto hoodrats, Whitney Houston is being courted to sing the theme song ("just looking out of the window / Watching my Afro grow")... how serendipitous is that?

10-25-2004, 05:04 PM	#6
knl9674 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 231	where did you hear this fantastic news!!! i can't believe this! who will play james evans - that's the character that is going to make or break this endeavor. i personally think they should cast nobodies and rely on the a-list cameos. let's bring some new African-American talent to Hollywood and since no one knows them, people won't be bogged down with comparing their favorite celebrities to the characters. Like if Taye Diggs or someone else horrible gets the part of JJ. I won't be able to watch it b/c I know it's him and I hate him. CAN"T WAIT for this to be finalized! Thanks for the update.

10-27-2004, 05:37 AM	#8
robby76 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 949	I just hope they do it justice and plan it well. There's nothing worse than a badly rehashed classic show. I also agree that casting big names in Hollywood should be kept to a minimum, to keep it more real.

10-27-2004, 10:35 AM	#10
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	I think Jennifer Lewis (Strong Medicine) would be better as Willona than Janet Jackson.

10-28-2004, 07:41 PM	#12
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	without the right cast it will flop. let's put our own cast list of who we want.

10-28-2004, 07:54 PM	#13
Caffeine King I Love Rayanne Graff Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 01, 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 622	I think that Kenan Thompson would kinda be better suited for Bookman but Kenan is already playing Fat Albert in the Fat Albert Movie (judging from the trailer it looks terrible!) so if Kenan were to play Bookman I think it would be repetitive him playing two fat 70s sitcom people roles. Janet Jackson is the last woman I'd choose to play Willona!!! I think it would be a bit annoying if the Wayans family got into this... If they do it'll probably just be Shawn & Marlon again. I really hope that they don't screw this up....

10-30-2004, 10:03 PM	#14
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Is it going to be an updated version, or will it be a 70's style movie? I agree that Kenan Thompson would be great as Bookman. Loretta Devine or Anna Marie Horsford, would be great as Florida, not Angela Bassett. If Angela was in the movie I would think Tina Turner was Florida. The biggest casting I think will be the parts of James and J.J. Sorry but Janet Jackson cannot act, and for crying out loud NO WAYANS PLEASE! Also no Beyonce as Thelma, because you know who that is going to be.

10-31-2004, 12:06 AM	#15
Caffeine King I Love Rayanne Graff Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 01, 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 622	I aree. I think that Loretta Devine would be perfect for Florida! And isn't Angela Bassett skinny? How could she play Florida?!