The Jeffersons:The Movie May Work if Done Right

[Brian Damage]

The Jeffersons: Nobody can ever take the place of Sherman Hemsley and the late Isabel Sanford as George and Louise (“Weezie”) Jefferson, respectively. But it would be interesting to see a movie version about this African American couple who become rich, thus movin’ on up to the east side to a deluxe apartment. Script aside, the success of a film version of The Jeffersons would have to rely heavily on a phenomenal cast. So casting Nick Cannon as George and Beyonce as Weezie won’t do.

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[Johnny be good!]

Got that right.

[MickeyMac]

No more movies based on TV shows period!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[McGillicuddy]

That's what destroyed the Bewitched movie, imo. When the focus is one big name celebrities playing the principle roles, instead of focusing on the script, it bombs.

[hch]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

The Jeffersons: Nobody can ever take the place of Sherman Hemsley and the late Isabel Sanford as George and Louise (“Weezie”) Jefferson, respectively. But it would be interesting to see a movie version about this African American couple who become rich, thus movin’ on up to the east side to a deluxe apartment. Script aside, the success of a film version of The Jeffersons would have to rely heavily on a phenomenal cast. So casting Nick Cannon as George and Beyonce as Weezie won’t do.

http://www.starpulse.com/news/Tiffan...ould_be_made_i

If they made a "the Jeffersons" movie (more than likely they will in the distant future, knowing Hollywood), who would you like to see as the characters? Here is my cast list of those who I think in my opinion would be great in the roles:

GEORGE JEFFERSON: Martin Lawrence

LOUISE JEFFERSON: Viola Davis

FLORENCE JOHNSTON: Paula Jai Parker

LIONEL JEFFERSON: Nick Cannon

JENNY WILLIS JEFFERSON: Zoe Saldana

TOM WILLIS: Doug Davidson

HELEN WILLIS: Judith Scott

ALLAN WILLIS: Greg Rikaart

HARRY BENTLEY: Steve Coogan

MOTHER JEFFERSON: Margaret Avery

RALPH THE DOORMAN: Seth Rogen

So what do you all think of this castlist? Feel free to add who you think in your opinion would fit the roles.

[Johnny be good!]

Great list!

[studd911]

Originally Posted by Johnny be good!

Great list!

Hey i would love to see a project like that, Martin Lawernce, would make a good GJ but i think that only person in my mind who should play George Jefferson is former ESPN sports comenter which looks somewhat like George is Stephen A Smith, hes got that attitude like him, that forehead, and he speaks his mind, Stephen A Smith woud make a good GJ

[Johnny be good!]

Originally Posted by studd911

Hey i would love to see a project like that, Martin Lawernce, would make a good GJ but i think that only person in my mind who should play George Jefferson is former ESPN sports comenter which looks somewhat like George is Stephen A Smith, hes got that attitude like him, that forehead, and he speaks his mind, Stephen A Smith woud make a good GJ

Great idea!