It is being reported that Eddie Murphy has signed on to portray late comedian Richard Pryor in a film about his life. Oscar- winning director Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) is set to direct the film. Pryor's career highs and lows, including his well-publicized battles with alcohol and drug addiction and his struggle with multiple sclerosis, will all be addressed in the film. Condon is eyeing a summer 2010 release of the film. The project was reportedly turned down by the Fox Searchlight Pictures, but given the greenlight by The Weinstein Company. Murphy previously starred with Pryor in the film " Harlem Nights".
By: Kadeem Lundy
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