January 31st, 2013
04:44 PM ET
Willow Smith out of 'Annie' remakeWillow Smith was once dreaming up potential co-stars for the "Annie" remake her parents are producing, but it looks like she's out of the project. According to Entertainment Weekly, Sony announced Wednesday that Willow was no longer in consideration for the lead role because she's outgrown it. She was just nine when the development process began, but the singer/actress is now approaching her 13th birthday this fall.
Yet while Sony needs to think of a new lead actress, the studio does have an idea of who they want to helm the movie. Will Gluck ("Easy A," "Friends with Benefits" is reportedly in negotiations to lead the remake, which would take place in the modern day and have a soundtrack steered by Jay-Z. "At the helm of 'Annie,' [Gluck] will bring to this film all the charm of the original Broadway production while also appealing to a new generation,” studio executives said in a press release. Willow's parents Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are producing the film through their Overbrook Entertainment company.
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When will Hollywood realize we want original material...not re-hashed trashy remakes of already great movies? They're ruining it all.
another script for budson Benz
Urkel really let himself go.
SHE DOESN'T KNOW WE KNOW SHE JUMPS AROUND RESPONSES..SO WE ARE EXCLUDED FROM HER STUPIDITY
at some point...
I guess the Smith's realized they already destroyed the KARATE KID........
That is one fugly looking little boy.
yeah I agree....it took me a minute to realize it was Will's daughter and not his son – I've seen better shots, I am thinking Willow is not looking very attractive in that photo.
enjoy the day.
the bazooms will be outside all day long...
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Will & Jada sold out their own kids for money, problem is who the heck wants to see these little ego driven brats.. I for one would never pay for any movie they are in.
he got a little nasty with me about that d-off thing cancellation...like when did i ever not cooperate about d-off's–he's ded when he gets back. lolololol
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Is that DUDE?
Cute lil boy!:)
I expect her to come out any day now.
everything was great!
For shizzle, baybee! I put it 2 ya purty hard jus like you likes it so i'm hopin yer able to walk str8 this mornin.
boss cancelled d-off–i love when he does that...hope too see u soon–
Boss need to do that mo offen. Hope to see U too. Just picturin you nekkid give me a rager that needs some relief, ifn you knows what I mean. Lookin foward to playin hide the salam with U agin.
Her parents subjected her to public scrutiny when they decided she can take on the acting profession and all that comes along with it. It has nothing to do with race. Will made it on sheer talent and I adore him. Question is: if Willow comes to an audition as just herself would she get the part?
as long audtion confusion stops–her parents are beyond established...
thank you girls and the green light-pls go see them when you can. thanks!
You are pathetic, just like your name Zombie
i'm growing my hair which is soo difficult when its been short.....in the end long s-xy black hair is much nicer.
WIll...my man....sack up and get your little girl looking like a little girl. She's got your ears, ffs....get her growing some hair to cover those things up. She looks like she's an alien trying to pick up signals from deep space from MIB-IV
its an addiction and people are going to say and do what they want anyway because they have the right like other bloggers to do so....enjoy the day don't take things so personal.
my baby is wearing the double strand pears and earrings i gave her for her 30th birthday...i'm so proud
Rumor has it that Tom Cruise is up for this role.
actually, Tom's secret boyfriend is in the running for the part. Tom may get the role of Pepper. They are both giddy as schoolgirls over the prospect.
So this is what happens to all those playground bullies we knew growing up: they become website comment section trolls, hiding behind anonymity in order to make insipid, hateful, remarks about other people and getting off on it. You should all be so proud of yourselves (pathetic losers). Might I suggest that each of you haters embark on a quest to get a life?
well unfortunately you have a point but here's the thing. There is a little thing in the US called freedom of speech. The end. If you can't handle it, don't read the stories and the comments. Stay off the internet if you can't handle what people say on here. It works.
agreed... if you can't handle what's on tv or internet...then don't watch it....your so smart.
i totally agree with one question also......if you don't like the 2 then close all "communcation" cuz they ain't goin no place....
Annie will always and will be a cute, adorable, loving and ginger haired girl. Not a girl with a one hit song and having parents like Will and Jada. Don't get me wrong, Black celebrities know how to keep money in the family by doing things like this. Have their kids or push them to get roles that weren't meant for Black people. Great thing is that Willow will not star in this and if she did, am I suppose to accept that daddy warbux is a black rich man?
And the sky will ALWAYS be blue in your narrow-minded, white bread little world now, won't it Sanders? You should get out more, try thinking outside the box, get creative...use your IMAGINATION.
Thank god. The nepotism in Hollywood is sickening. There are so many talented actors who are not selected because people in Hollywood hire their own untalented family. The Smiths, Kate Hudson, Drew Barrymore, etc – really people, you have enough money to share with your family, let them do something else and hire people who are amazing and need the work.
ITS JUST JOKES....PUT YOUR CRACKPIPES DOWN FOR GOODNESS SAKES...
stop working so hard...its all been a buh bye for months now....
255, 255.0–is that a good price.
you done been had, sucka!
how is one suppose to react when being called a fat unmarried wench...is she suppose to hello you look nice today...
no she's going too say you suck! pls don't make me start laughing...it will never end.
Jr High kids. They are figuring themselves out. Willow attracts attention because of her famous, rich parents. It appears none of you have children or grand children in this age group. They wear what they like even though an adult wouldn't think of it. I.e. White tunic with iridescent plastic sequins, jeans, bright aqua Keds. Yep my granddaughter. They weren't supposed to be worn together but she loved it. If they are confident so what. Don't pick on kids. They will try to burn the photos of themselves in 10 years.
Not to worry, Will Smith AKA Nepotism Productions will find another classic to ruin for his gangly spawn.
What you call nepotism is what the world calls Black people with power leveling the playing field. Its freaks like yourself who if able would make no talent white people movies only. Go to hell freak!!!!!
something else she didn't subscribe too...email flood - buh bye.
don't feel bad–she's a happy camper...
I feel bad for Willow... I think she is a great actress and we need more greatness like this
Please, put the crack pipe down and step away.
dumb as a brick
You forgot to end your coment with LOL!
They shouldnt cast this spoilt brat in anything. How can she play a poor orphan!? Shes one of the most spoilt little shizzez on the planet. Daddy put you in a movie?
Exactly
Sorry, I don't like Will Smith or his two smug little jerks.
Amen
Lead role? Isn't Annie a pale ginger kid?
Thank God – she's horrible.
i feel bad.
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what the fk is a shiz.
its so sad.
VAN HALEN...NOTHING MORE...
THAT'S IT...
people are sooo illiterate sometimes.
hahahahaha
Your a bit ch,always got something to say but too cowardly to use a actual name.
Yeah, like Big Shiz is an actual name.
Stupid ape moron.
It's spelled piece, big dik.
move along–
grow up already....worst blogs every...get with the times.
hahaha
This looks like this is tailor made for Quvenzhané Wallis, the little Oscar nominee to take her place in this.
Hmm maybe if they're set on having a "Black Annie". But she's a little young, Annie is supposed to be 10. It takes so long for movies to get off the ground it could work out.
Anyone who makes fun of a child is a peace of sh it.
But isn't she ugly? Do you want to smooch with her? Perv.
Big Shiz is a turd burglar..
I met Big Shiz's parents once..they are really nice guys!
Yes, both of his dads seem like decent guys.
Hey ronny,I see your mom all the time. After she gives up that money I send her back to the street corner.
Lol.
Why consider her
If any of you above commentators are above 16...you're just sad, sad, sad, ugly spirited adults. She's a child, yes in entertainment, but dang...ever heard of "if you don't have anything nice to say"??? I bet you so called "adults" teach that to your kids, and we wonder why kids these days are so uncaring and non compassionate! I bet ALL of you have pictures from awkward teenage years!
welcome to the marquee blogs.
Great points. All of them.
She is mighty fugly though. Admit it. I wonder what Will and Jada think?
I was just going to ask the same thing....how old are these people leaving stupid, immature comments. Time to move on....
That po girl been dropped down the ugly tree many many times. Seems all the branches hit her in the face.
She may not be the cutest kid, but she has enough money to buy you and your poor trailer trash family.
Wow, a grown-up making fun of a little kid's looks. You must be so proud of yourself. I'm willing to bet large sums of money, Shanaynay, that you're an overweight, unsightly lump of waste-matter to such an extent that Willow Smith would look like Miss America by comparison.
"Willow Smith would look like Miss America by comparison"
I think you mean MR. America. There is no way that little dude is going to win any female beauty contest.
YAY! was not looking forward to seeing her in it.
different hairstyle please. thankyou.
is Willow masculine?
Who would actually pay to see one will smith's spoiled little brats, I can't stand the ego driven little brats.
good lawd that girl be ugly
All these years, I always thought Willow was a boy. The name, the hair, the face, all look like a boy. I was shocked to see "Her" and "She", and I discovered HE is a SHE. Holy cow, if "she" was a "he" He would be much cuter.
Looks like she won't be whipping her hair back and forth anymore because.. she doesn't... nevermind...
When the time is right her parents can afford plastic surgery. She's just a kid.