Variety reports today that Jamie Foxx and Usher are set to join Beyonce in "Dreamgirls" to be directed by Bill Condon. Foxx will take on the role of Curtis Taylor Jr, the trio's manipulative manager. Usher is set to star as C.C. White, the group's choreographer.
Dreamworks, who is the studio responsible for bringing the stage hit to the silver screen is also, according to Variety, trying to woo Eddie Murphy into the production as James "Thunder" Early and is "one part James Brown, one part Marvin Gaye - a charismatic womanizer and R&B star who gives the Dreamettes their first big break when he invites them to sing backup for him." Yet to be cast are the remaining 2 members of the Dreams. A nationwide search will take place for Effie with hopes of finding an unknown to fill the memorable role.Videos