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knl9674 · 11-01-2004, 10:48 AM

With the thread started about the show actually coming to the big screen, I thought it would be interesting for everyone to weigh in on their picks for the cast. I think most people agree that casting nobodies would be ideal to keep this from turning into a complete flop. But...it's Hollywood and they're going to try to bring out the big names.

So, who would you cast as the following:

James
Florida
JJ
Thelma
Michael
Wologna
Bookman
Penny

Provide rationale as well. Should be interesting. I'll post my thoughts up shortly.

Let's go.........

GARFIELDKOOL · 11-01-2004, 11:33 AM

I think thay should get a whole new cast of newcomers. By the way, that's, "Willona".

knl9674 · 11-01-2004, 11:35 AM

As stated above, we agree that newcomers would be best. But this thread were if the cast were celebrities.

Read and then post.......

GARFIELDKOOL · 11-02-2004, 10:50 AM

Here goes, this took a lot of thinking:
Ving Rhames as James
Aretha Franklin as Florida
Angela Basset as Willona
Shawn Wayans as J.J.
Tisha Campbell-Martin as Thelma
Larenz Tate as Michael
Cederick The Entertainer as Bookman

James"Thunder"Early · 11-02-2004, 11:29 AM

I'm still thinking who can be James
Anne Marie Horsford as Florida
Jenifer Lewis as Willona
Dave Chapelle as JJ
Reagan Gomez Preston as Thelma
Marc John Jefferies as Michael

Jrnygrl · 11-02-2004, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by King Forrester
I'm still thinking who can be James
Anne Marie Horsford as Florida
Jenifer Lewis as Willona
Dave Chapelle as JJ
Reagan Gomez Preston as Thelma
Marc John Jefferies as Michael

All you need to do is add Ving Rhames as James and your casting is complete.

Nice job King Forrester!

Jrnygrl · 11-03-2004, 11:44 AM

We forgot one important element of the show.

Even though it was a small part, Theodore Wilson was fabulous as "Sweet Daddy." Who would play "Sweets?"

My first thought would be Eddie Griffin.

knl9674 · 11-03-2004, 12:41 PM

OK, here's what I'm thinking:

James: Charles S. Dutton OR Ving Rhames
They have such passion when they act. Especially when they get angry. James MUST have some weight on him. Dutton has a tendency to overact but he pulls a crowd in with his intense emotion.

Florida: Oprah Winfrey
She would have to produce it to star in it. When she wants to look broke down, she can. She also can appear very motherly and drive home the emotion. She would have to rely on her voice and dialect from Beloved.

JJ: Comedian from MAD TV OR MARLON WYANS
I can not think of this guy but he looks JUST LIKE Jimmie Walker in the face AND the build. And he has acted like JJ in a few sketches to a tee. Marlon Wayans is the better actor (compared to Shawn Wayans) to me even though he really doesn't have the height or the look. The character would definitely be a senseless baffoon if the Wayans have anything to do with the project. So my vote is for the Mad TV guy. If you know his name, post it up.

Thelma: Beyonce Knowles
I think her acting is a little suspect but the key to Thelma is the body, the body, the body. This person has got to a brick house. They have to have a slightly whiney voice, clipped NY accent, be able to dance and have a killer smile. There isn't anyone out right now that can fill that role for me and do it justice. No one ever said Thelma was watched for her acting. She was about average.

Michael: NEWCOMER - Boy from "Ray"
I think they should play this character within the mold of the first 3-4 seasons when he was very pro-black and conscious. I think they should cast an actual child actor, not some grown man with a baby face. Child's career is HOT right now so this would be ideal.

Willona: Vivica A. Fox
Not a huge fan, but she is a nice mixture of ghetto class. She's quick with the quips, can pull off the fly gear and seems like your mother's cool friend that always gets you good gifts. If offered to her, I can see her gunning for the Thelma role.

Penny: Girl from "One-on One" on UPN
She the voice of Penny Proud on the Proud Family. She's like a teen but she can pull it off. She has a meek and vulnerable voice and the look to make it happen.

Bookman: Cedric the Entertainer
Perfect fit for TRUE comedy relief. He can put on a pompadour or get a man perm, squeeze into that jumpsuit and bring it on. Plus, he does better impressions.

Sweet Daddy Williams: Chris Tucker
Bring him back outta retirement and provide some true comic relief. No one sounds like a pimp like dude. He has the height to pull off the floor length minks and the charm to make him believeable.

James"Thunder"Early · 11-03-2004, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jrnygrl
All you need to do is add Ving Rhames as James and your casting is complete.

Nice job King Forrester!

Thanks!

nerrad · 11-03-2004, 04:27 PM

Vivica Fox? She has to be one of the most overrated actresses out there. From the Patti labelle show to Set it Off. I don't know what people see in her. Except for maybe her breats,

And dating 50 cent.

knl9674 · 11-03-2004, 04:45 PM

Like I said, I'm not necessarily a huge fan but there aren't too many black actresses that fit the bill combining a raw sexuality with ghetto sassiness.

Where is your cast listing?

nerrad · 11-03-2004, 05:08 PM

Time to go now. I will post tomorrow. I should play JJ.

I'm not ugly like him, but the features, tall and slim.

hch · 11-04-2004, 11:53 AM

If there were a "Good Times" movie, the cast would be ;like this:

James Evans: someone was right on when they said Ving Rhames or Charles S. Dutton.

Florida Evans: Definitely Oprah, or how about Loretta Devine, or Alfre Woodard

Willona Woods: Vivica A. Fox or Jenifer Lewis (definitely), or maybe Robin Givens or Paula Jai Parker

J.J.- Kel Mitchell or Dave Chapelle (my money is on Kel Mitchell)

Thelma: Again someone was right on when they said Reagan Gomez-Preston or how about Maya Goodwin (the teenage Rene from the "Any Day Now" show), or maybe even Solange Knowles

Michael: Definitely Marc John Jeffries! Or maybe that boy from "Soul Food" (Brandon Hammond or the kid from the Showtime TV version), or Maybe Dee Jay Daniels from "The Hughleys"

Penny Gordon: That girl who played Sanaa Lathan as a kid in "Brown Sugar", or Gabby Soleil, the little girl from "Johnson Family Vacation", or Camille Winbush

Nathan Bookman: Cedric the Entertainer definitely or Anthony Anderson

Keith Anderson: Omar Epps or Mekhi Phifer

What do you all think?

knl9674 · 11-04-2004, 11:57 AM

Who is Marc John Jeffries? I can't figure out who dude is.

James"Thunder"Early · 11-04-2004, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by knl9674
Who is Marc John Jeffries? I can't figure out who dude is.

He played on the Tracey Morgan show and was the in the movie Losing Isaiah

11-01-2004, 10:48 AM	#1
knl9674 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 231	Good Times MOVIE - Make your ideal cast With the thread started about the show actually coming to the big screen, I thought it would be interesting for everyone to weigh in on their picks for the cast. I think most people agree that casting nobodies would be ideal to keep this from turning into a complete flop. But...it's Hollywood and they're going to try to bring out the big names. So, who would you cast as the following: James Florida JJ Thelma Michael Wologna Bookman Penny Provide rationale as well. Should be interesting. I'll post my thoughts up shortly. Let's go.........

11-02-2004, 11:29 AM	#5
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	I'm still thinking who can be James Anne Marie Horsford as Florida Jenifer Lewis as Willona Dave Chapelle as JJ Reagan Gomez Preston as Thelma Marc John Jefferies as Michael
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11-04-2004, 11:53 AM	#13
hch Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 07, 2001 Location: Montross, VA 22520 Posts: 983	Good Times Cast If there were a "Good Times" movie, the cast would be ;like this: James Evans: someone was right on when they said Ving Rhames or Charles S. Dutton. Florida Evans: Definitely Oprah, or how about Loretta Devine, or Alfre Woodard Willona Woods: Vivica A. Fox or Jenifer Lewis (definitely), or maybe Robin Givens or Paula Jai Parker J.J.- Kel Mitchell or Dave Chapelle (my money is on Kel Mitchell) Thelma: Again someone was right on when they said Reagan Gomez-Preston or how about Maya Goodwin (the teenage Rene from the "Any Day Now" show), or maybe even Solange Knowles Michael: Definitely Marc John Jeffries! Or maybe that boy from "Soul Food" (Brandon Hammond or the kid from the Showtime TV version), or Maybe Dee Jay Daniels from "The Hughleys" Penny Gordon: That girl who played Sanaa Lathan as a kid in "Brown Sugar", or Gabby Soleil, the little girl from "Johnson Family Vacation", or Camille Winbush Nathan Bookman: Cedric the Entertainer definitely or Anthony Anderson Keith Anderson: Omar Epps or Mekhi Phifer What do you all think?
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11-01-2004, 11:33 AM	#2
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I think thay should get a whole new cast of newcomers. By the way, that's, "Willona".

11-01-2004, 11:35 AM	#3
knl9674 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 231	As stated above, we agree that newcomers would be best. But this thread were if the cast were celebrities. Read and then post.......

11-02-2004, 10:50 AM	#4
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Here goes, this took a lot of thinking: Ving Rhames as James Aretha Franklin as Florida Angela Basset as Willona Shawn Wayans as J.J. Tisha Campbell-Martin as Thelma Larenz Tate as Michael Cederick The Entertainer as Bookman

11-03-2004, 11:44 AM	#7
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	We forgot one important element of the show. Even though it was a small part, Theodore Wilson was fabulous as "Sweet Daddy." Who would play "Sweets?" My first thought would be Eddie Griffin.

11-03-2004, 12:41 PM	#8
knl9674 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 231	OK, here's what I'm thinking: James: Charles S. Dutton OR Ving Rhames They have such passion when they act. Especially when they get angry. James MUST have some weight on him. Dutton has a tendency to overact but he pulls a crowd in with his intense emotion. Florida: Oprah Winfrey She would have to produce it to star in it. When she wants to look broke down, she can. She also can appear very motherly and drive home the emotion. She would have to rely on her voice and dialect from Beloved. JJ: Comedian from MAD TV OR MARLON WYANS I can not think of this guy but he looks JUST LIKE Jimmie Walker in the face AND the build. And he has acted like JJ in a few sketches to a tee. Marlon Wayans is the better actor (compared to Shawn Wayans) to me even though he really doesn't have the height or the look. The character would definitely be a senseless baffoon if the Wayans have anything to do with the project. So my vote is for the Mad TV guy. If you know his name, post it up. Thelma: Beyonce Knowles I think her acting is a little suspect but the key to Thelma is the body, the body, the body. This person has got to a brick house. They have to have a slightly whiney voice, clipped NY accent, be able to dance and have a killer smile. There isn't anyone out right now that can fill that role for me and do it justice. No one ever said Thelma was watched for her acting. She was about average. Michael: NEWCOMER - Boy from "Ray" I think they should play this character within the mold of the first 3-4 seasons when he was very pro-black and conscious. I think they should cast an actual child actor, not some grown man with a baby face. Child's career is HOT right now so this would be ideal. Willona: Vivica A. Fox Not a huge fan, but she is a nice mixture of ghetto class. She's quick with the quips, can pull off the fly gear and seems like your mother's cool friend that always gets you good gifts. If offered to her, I can see her gunning for the Thelma role. Penny: Girl from "One-on One" on UPN She the voice of Penny Proud on the Proud Family. She's like a teen but she can pull it off. She has a meek and vulnerable voice and the look to make it happen. Bookman: Cedric the Entertainer Perfect fit for TRUE comedy relief. He can put on a pompadour or get a man perm, squeeze into that jumpsuit and bring it on. Plus, he does better impressions. Sweet Daddy Williams: Chris Tucker Bring him back outta retirement and provide some true comic relief. No one sounds like a pimp like dude. He has the height to pull off the floor length minks and the charm to make him believeable.

11-03-2004, 04:27 PM	#10
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Vivica Fox? She has to be one of the most overrated actresses out there. From the Patti labelle show to Set it Off. I don't know what people see in her. Except for maybe her breats, And dating 50 cent.

11-03-2004, 04:45 PM	#11
knl9674 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 231	Like I said, I'm not necessarily a huge fan but there aren't too many black actresses that fit the bill combining a raw sexuality with ghetto sassiness. Where is your cast listing?

11-03-2004, 05:08 PM	#12
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Time to go now. I will post tomorrow. I should play JJ. I'm not ugly like him, but the features, tall and slim.

11-04-2004, 11:57 AM	#14
knl9674 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 231	Who is Marc John Jeffries? I can't figure out who dude is.