Though I am hardly a diehard American Idol enthusiast (I'm more of a graduate of the love-to-hate-it school) or an obsessive Dreamgirls fan, I have inexplicably high hopes for the movie and I've never loved a contestant on any AI season more than I loved Jennifer Hudson. So today ModFab tells us that she beat out Fantasia Barrino (her Idol vanquisher) for the killer role of Effie in the Bill Condon led movie adaptation of the beloved stage musical. I can't believe that Jennifer Hudson could be an Oscar nominee. But that role is so can't-miss... If she's any good and she brings down the house with "And I Am Telling You (I'm Not Going)"--and why wouldn't she?--the sky is the limit.
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I kind of thought they'd cast Frenchie Davis. Jennifer Hudson is most certainly a brilliant casting choice, as well. That girl can SING! Dayum..
Yeah, I'm more excited about Ms Hudson than Fantasia. I really like Fantasia, but Jennifer was better. That "Circle of Life" performance was stunning. I even have it on my iPod, lol.
It's odd that two American Idol alums were in the running though.
-Glenn
That is FANfrigginTASTIC news.
I won't be seeing the movie for Foxx, Murphy, or Beyonce...it's all about J.Hud now.
I really, really hope this isn't hearsay/a rumor/i hope it pans out.
...and i hope it's good.
-chris
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