Jamie Foxx Gets Robert Downey Jr. to Play Hispanic in Wild Comedy!

Today, during a press conference, Jamie Foxx participated in discussions about his upcoming documentary on Apple TV+ titled “Number One on the Call Sheet.” In an interview with MovieWeb, Foxx discussed the difficulties he encountered while directing his first full-length fiction film, “All-Star Weekend,” which is said to be a hilarious comedy filled with various scenes similar to the iconic Robert Townsend comedy, “Hollywood Shuffle.” Interestingly, it appears that Robert Downey Jr. will be abandoning the blackface seen in “Tropic Thunder” for a different skin tone, and Jamie Foxx is doing the same.

Foxx proposed inviting an array of individuals for what appears to be an unconventional comedy project, not just Robert Downey Jr., but also Benicio Del Toro, Gerard Butler, Snoop Dogg, Jeremy Piven, Eva Longoria, DJ Khaled, The Game, and more. In a humorous mimicry of Downey Jr., Foxx portrayed the actor expressing apprehension about taking on the role, followed by his concern over playing a Hispanic character. “At two in the morning he texted me, and he said, ‘Hey buddy, I’m scared to play a Hispanic character.’ And I responded, ‘But you played a Black character in Tropic Thunder!'” Foxx is set to portray multiple characters himself, including a quadriplegic gangster and a white police officer who reportedly utters racist remarks so offensive that it was challenging to find someone else to deliver them.

Jamie Foxx mentioned that the movie had been stored (in the can) for some time, while everyone was eagerly awaiting a suitable political and cultural environment to release it. Foxx believes that the outrageous comedy in The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix has signaled that now is an appropriate moment.

Jamie Foxx Is Number One on the Call Sheet

Meanwhile, I’m eagerly anticipating the top priority on the production schedule – a two-part documentary series exclusively available on Apple TV+. One half delves into the lives and careers of remarkable Black actors, while the other offers an insightful look into the journeys of exceptional Black actresses. The summaries promise captivating stories that I can’t wait to immerse myself in.

Hollywood’s top actors share their paths to land significant leading roles in heartfelt interviews. They discuss the ups and downs of their careers, pivotal breakthroughs, roadmaps for achievement, and the immense promise shown by the upcoming generation.

This series offers a detailed exploration of the careers of some major Hollywood actors, as they share their paths to landing influential leading roles. The films are created by Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Datari Turner, and Dan Cogan for Apple. Jamie Foxx contributes through his company Foxxhole Productions, in collaboration with Datari Turner. Meanwhile, Kevin Hart produces via HartBeat, and Dan Cogan through Story Syndicate.

The top-ranked production, titled “All-Star Weekend“, is set to debut on March 28, 2025, on Apple TV+. Keep an eye out for further updates regarding this exciting event.

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2025-03-13 02:31