Annie

Justin Timberlake To Play Daddy Warbucks in Annie Remake?

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12:52 pm, March 19th, 2013

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Does Justin Timberlake have another new project on his plate?

The New York Post reports that the singer-actor is being “considered to star as Daddy Warbucks, opposite Quvenzhané Wallis, in the upcoming Jay-Z and Will Smith-produced remake of Annie.”

The paper notes that Timberlake has already joined forces with Jay-Z for his “Suit & Tie” single, as well as the pair’s upcoming “Legends of the Summer” stadium tour.

So, are the superstars set to collaborate on a whole new endeavor?

NO.

Gossip Cop reached out to rep for Sony, the studio behind the Annie remake, and we’re told it’s “not true” that Timberlake is in any kind of talks to join the movie.

And a source close to Timberlake similarly informed us that the New York Post report is “not true.”

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Quvenzhane Wallis Cast in Annie Lead Role

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Truth rating: 10

2:17 pm, February 24th, 2013

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Quvenzhane Wallis, who’s nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Beasts of the Southern Wild, has been tapped to star as the lead in the upcoming remake of Annie.

On Sunday, Columbia Pictures production head Hannah Minghella said in a statement, “With the recent Academy Award nomination and critical acclaim, Quvenzhane Wallis is a true star and we believe her portrayal as Annie will make her a true worldwide star.”

“She is an extraordinary young talent with an amazing range, not only as an actress but as a singer and dancer, and we can’t wait for audiences to further discover her,” added Mighella.

Annie, set be be released during the holiday season in 2014, is being directed by Will Gluck, and produced by Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith, as well as Jay-Z.

The Smiths’ daughter Willow had initially been cast in the title role, but had dropped out.

What do you think about Wallis being cast as Annie?

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