By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Last week Janet Jackson was making the rounds at Black Hollywood parties.
This week, news reports state that she will return to the big screen in a Tyler Perry project.
Go figure.
For those who have been craving to see "Miss Jackson if you're nasty" demonstrating the acting abilities -- that first made her a household name in the 1970s sitcom 'Good Times' -- a pairing with Perry's black-centric, mellow dramatic storylines is genius casting.
According to published reports, Jackson has signed on to star in 'Why Did I Get Married,' based on Perry's popular stage play and best-selling DVD of the same name. The story is about a couple who goes away with friends every winter to examine their marriages in a group setting. One of the wives brings along a sexy young temptress who is a world of trouble.
Neo-soul powerhouse Jill Scott and 'Boston Public' actress Sharon Leal -- most recently seen in 'Dreamgirls' -- has previously been cast in the film, which is set to begin shooting on March 5 in Whistler, British Columbia.
Jackson's last film role was in Eddie Murphy's 'The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps' in 2000.
She was reportedly tapped to star in Lee Daniels' forthcoming drama 'Tennessee' but dropped out because she was too thin. Mariah Carey is currently shooting the movie.
Perry's latest flick, 'Daddy's Little Girls,' has grossed over $25 million since opening on Feb. 14.
Comments: (149)
Add a comment
By: LISA on 2/28/2007 8:22PM
Janet,Looks great for a women that's 40.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: ELDER PETE ROANE on 2/28/2007 11:21PM
KEEP ON KEEPING ON; YOU GO GIRL MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR LIFE
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Salene on 2/28/2007 11:30PM
great news! :)
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Vince on 3/05/2007 9:59AM
That's the best news I've heard today. With all that's happened between 2004-06, she deserves a break, and a new start. Love you Damita Jo!
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: SayUDo on 3/01/2007 2:44PM
You better do it Janet Jackson! I ain't even mad at ya girl. Now "Control" this!
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Jason Clark on 3/01/2007 6:35PM
That's wonderful news, she needs to do movies to get her mind together about her music. 20 yo was so so, maybe the creative juices will recharge and create more fascinating catchier music reminscient of janet. Plus my girl Jill scott is in it and Sharon Leal, sounds interesting. Go Janet Go.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Jason Clark on 3/01/2007 6:36PM
That's wonderful news, she needs to do movies to get her mind together about her music. 20 yo was so so, maybe the creative juices will recharge and create more fascinating catchier music reminscient of janet. Plus my girl Jill scott is in it and Sharon Leal, sounds interesting. Go Janet Go.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Robbie Rob on 3/01/2007 4:50PM
Congrats to Janet and her latest endeavor! She's a beautifully, talented entertainer. In more recent years though it seems her professional choices have brought little more than negative attention to her name. If she's learned nothing else, hopefully, it's that it's not necessary to compromise one's self-worth or integrity for hyped media attention...she has expressed, in the past at least, her desire to impact the youths in the community, in particularly her younger female base. At 40, I'd guess she's more primed now for the part more than ever before. Not only as a top-notch performer but also as a responsible woman of color truly representing w/class and pride. I wish her the best and be blessed!
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: sharon on 3/02/2007 8:26PM
IT IS NICE TO SEE JANET ON THE BIG SCREEN AGAIN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: ellenoir1 on 3/05/2007 3:49PM
Janet stated on Oprah and lots of other shows pubicly she didn't do Tennessee because filming conflicted with her album release--NOT because she was too thin. DUH! She supposedly gained all that weight to do the film. Karu, where'd you get your info from besides Variety magazine?
Reply to this Comment | Report This