Online rumors that pop star Rihanna will play a “super sexy dominatrix” in a remake of The Last Dragon seem premature at best. Sony Pictures is working on a reboot of the 1983 cult classic with Samuel L. Jackson, but the studio has yet to secure a director and isn’t yet ready to cast the role originally played by Prince’s protégé Vanity. A source involved with the production says Rihanna is definitely one of the names on their short list of African-American pop artists. But, the source insists, there have been overtures from many different people interested in starring opposite Jackson in the project. If the producers can hire a director in the next month, the film could start shooting as early as summer.
Feb 18
2010
06:58 PM ET
Rihanna in 'The Last Dragon'? Maybe...
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No one can replace Vanity.
Here’s an idea… STOP REMAKING S**T & BUY SOME ORIGINAL SCRIPTS!!!!!!!!
Its a remake…not a reboot. Batman Begins, Casino Royale-reboot.
The Wolfman, True Grit-remake.
There goes any chance of this day ending well.
No!! Rihanna doesn’t Got That Glow!
Sho Nuff!!
This is what I find amusing…the same decriers of purity and no remakes are the first ones to line up and see the movie as soon as the “awesome trailer” comes out. I say, STFU and once the movie actually comes out, then start your moaning and b*tching.
catching bullets in your teeth?….N***AH PLEASE!
I like that the internet specified that Rihanna would play a “super sexy” dominatrix. Like the producers were thinking about having her play an ugly unappealing one, then decided, no, let’s make her super sexy.
A movie with Rihanna in it could hardly be any good. I know, I know, “don’t judge until the movie comes out”, but seriously, does anyone honestly believe that she has any acting ability? Anyone who has seen her perform knows that a robot has more life and passion than she does. Rihanna would be the most wooden actress ever. Being sexy requires more than just being physically good-looking, you must have the attitude to go with it. Rihanna is basically a human mannequin, all she can do is look good, nothing more. And when she does attempt to act sexy, she just tries way too hard. I don’t know how any man could date her, she doesn’t seem like she would be a riot in bed.
African-American? She’s from Barbados, just call her black for crying out loud.
H.A.M.
let’s see if Tamia will do it
Would love a crack at this…If given the opportunity, and the direction of the script, I’ll be your Leroy Green a.k.a. Bruce Leroy…
V/R
Teddy Ve
Has anyone heard anything about this lately?