“Snakes on motherfucking plane?!”
So, you ever wonder what goes on in the casting process of a movie? Like, what exactly occurs in the relationship between an actor and an agent? Well, the West News Team has left no stone unturned to bring you the true story behind Hollwood’s “casting couch”. No, we’re not focusing on starlets. We go behind the scenes of the casting of some of America’s hottest Black actors. Let’s see what’s inside!
Morgan Freeman
Agent: So, we’ve got this movie we think you’d be good in.
MF: Is there a script?
A: Yeah, there’s a script, but don’t worry about that.
MF: Is Ashley Judd in it? You know how I like Ashley.
A: No, Morgan. No Ashley.
MF: *downtrodden* No Ashley?
A: Sorry, not this time.
MF: Well, who IS in the movie? This ain’t that Timberlake thing y’all were telling me about, is it?
A: No, this is something…different…
MF: Well, who’s in it?
A:…penguins…
MF:Penguins?!! *pause* Well, is there a paycheck?
A: Isn’t there always?
MF: Then, sign me up!
Samuel L. Jackson
Agent: So, Sam..we’ve got this movie we want-
SLJ: IS THERE A BLACK DUDE IN IT?!
A: You bet your Black ass there is! Why do you think –
SLJ: DO I GET TO TALK REAL LOUD?!!
A: Of course! The studio wouldn’t have it any other way.
SLJ: DO I GET TO BE A BADASS?!!
A; SLJ, you’ll be the Baddest Ass in movie history.
SLJ: WELL, SIGN ME UP!
A: Really? Just like –
SLJ: MAN, QUIT TALKING. YOU HAD ME AT “BLACK DUDE”.
Sean Patrick Thomas
A: Hey Sean. Sorry about “The District” getting canceled. Anyway, we’ve got this script-
SPT: Do I get to sleep with a White girl?
A: Umm…not this time around, Sean…
SPT: Do I get to kiss a White girl?
A: Umm…no, Sean. We’ve been here before. This movie takes place in a Black barbershop. How many White girls have you seen in Black barbershops?
SPT:Maybe…she’s visiting her Black boyfriend.
A: Look, Sean…maybe this was a bad idea.
SPT: Fine, but can’t we have a scene where I, at least, dance with a White girl? I mean, I DO have a reputation to uphold…
