@@DM-br7vt There's a new comment button that you could've pressed to express this dumbass opinion instead of coming underneath what I said to prove your unfounded point.
Cosign. Is it just me or is Nia getting phiercer the older she's getting like she dat chick. I think you can speak your speech & it does not have to be ratch.
@@isaywhatiwant8612 small roles everyone know the name Nia long though whether it was 90s TV shows or movie classics and she still slay and the orginal Charlie angels was a classic that role just wasn't meant for her.
It’s insane because Nia looks half her age NOW so for that comment to be made 20 years ago was a total cop out. It would be so cool for them to do another Charlie’s angels w all the original cast along with Nia! Love seeing their chemistry in this interview 🙌🏼
It came too late, though. I love Drew Barrymore but even she can't fix race relations in this country. Couldn't make a Charlies' Angels with someone like Nia Long today, now everything with a black person in it is considered "woke"
I love Drew, but there's no way Nia looked older than Drew, lol. Whoever said that was being an ass. I'm glad they had this conversation. The entertainment industry is... ridiculous too often.
Would've swapped Cameron for Nia now that I know about this. Cameron Diaz is literally the worst actress on the planet, thats why she retired Edit: she's supposed to make a comeback but she's gonna flop
@@stevenstevenson5303 No way, Cameron was amazing as an Angel! Her character was ditzy but still a badass. Their chemistry is unmatched, which is what makes the movies so iconic! However, I can definitely see your vision! Nia with Drew and Lucy would’ve also been iconic!
@Jey R Sanchez An ugly Angel maybe... and one who can't act that hoe literally left Hollywood after being nominated for a razzie. Like the only good movie she was ever really "great" in was Gangs of New York and that had a lot to do with the director not her.
Well, to me - it sounds like Drew was called out but in a very clever subtle way. There is no way as one of the producers of the movie she would not know the reason Nia wasn't cast - ESPECIALLY if she and the other person in question loved Nia at her audition. It's reasonable to think Drew, being the smart business woman she is, would probe and ask the reason Nia was not cast. It sounds like Drew may have fallen trap to not being completely open to diversify the group and even the age thing. Of course this was 1999 and Drew may have approached her producer job differently.
Right. I sure was thinking “wait wasn’t she a producer, how in the world did she not know the reason why they did not cast her” I think that she was aware of what they said but just didn’t care about it enough to say No the eyebrows thing and age is not acceptable.
@@janicebradley9406 The Barrymore family is old Hollywood....and it is in Drew's DNA....have we ever seen Drew act with anyone of color....of black color?
@@cajunfire6290 exactly, have Charlie die and put a woman in charge. Nia gives boss vibes in everything that she does, so have her take Charlie's place. Some may not like my statement, but I said what I said!
Nia Long is so beautiful! Drew Barrymore looks great too! Charlie 's Angels is a classic movie and I enjoyed the sequel even more! Lucy Lui was great in the role but I think Nia Long would have been great in the role too.
Truth be told, Drew Barrymore has never been beautiful.... she's was kind of cute, because she was young...and because she is a Barrymore....Nia is Pretty....period.
I love this I love the convo I love the love in holding hands I love Drew && Nia so much ! Also Lucy has seriously sophisticated eyebrows as well and I love them too! Lol glad the convo is being had especially with Drew!
WRONG! Drew was gracious enough to let her say her feelings without correcting her. The role of Alex was originally offered to a black actress, Thandiwe Newton, but she turned down the role because she felt the script was too raunchy and played on racial stereotypes (remember they did have a few questionable scenes in both movies) and the producers refused to change the script. Then it went to Foxy Brown, (another black woman ) but due to her legal issues at the time she had to drop out, Lucy Liu was a last minute replacement and got the role only a few weeks before filming started. So Nia not getting picked had nothing to do with race.
Now that I think about it - I think Nia would have been perfect in Charlies Angels. Not sure what happened but, I love Drew - always have, always will.
This is why I love you Nia Long and Drew Barrymore such elegant women and glad we got to here from both of them!!! Praying for their continued success many blessings to them as well!!!! 🤎🖤💙🤍💜💚❤💛
Love this! I'm so glad they had this convo. I remember Drew, Nan, and Cameron doing chemistry reads with Thandiwe Newton, too, so diversity was definitely a goal (and was achieved, with Lucy! Hello, there was almost ZERO asian representation in Hollywood until recently!). P.S. WE LOVE NIA !!! Would love to see her and Drew and Kristen Stewart all do a Charlie's Angels Requel!!!
I think the reflection was how they were pulling in Black people to audition for everything. Even if it wasn’t a fit just to appease themselves. Although Lucy Liu was great; it’s sad they did a minority swap. Like oh look neither Thandie or Nia did the role justice. Oh well no blacks for this one. NEXT. Scary and cruel.
Honestly they couldn't let her down in a way better way. That was kind of cruel. All they had to say is although you did amazing we decided to go ahead and go with someone else at the moment but we appreciate your time with us !!
Thank you Drew for having this much needed conversations!!! And of course to the Icon NIA LONG, thank you for speaking up on the problematic code that hollywood has used for so long and continues to, regarding racism. Takes a lot of courage to speak up on these issues!
This conversation made me flash on seeing Gertie with her little Black baby doll as her favorite in E.T. when I saw it for the first time as a little girl. I had never seen and rarely now see a non-Black child so attached to a Black doll.
I love how they held hands half the interview. This was so needed and honest and raw. Ive always loved Drew as a person first before an actress bc her life story is so heartbreaking and real and i love how drew has always been real and open minded and nia. .. absolutely amazing, a Queen period. Love this interview ❤
if you can't afford to say "no" to a job you don't want, you're not free. let's make sure everyone is free by ensuring they have a guaranteed minimum income of $1,500ish USD/month. the Universal Basic Income. 442
It's funny how life works. Drew is sitting up there looking older or just as old as Nia. Love them both and they should do a movie together along with Cameron and Lucy to make up for it.
If there is ever another Charlie’s Angels film, with the original three I’d like to see them certainly bring Nia on board she would be fabulous. Love her, and Drew such a classy respectful, honest and open conversation that needed to be had. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Oh my gosh, just seeing Drew and Nia together makes me wanna see them do a movie together. Something actiony with them racing in a car speeding away or towards a bad guy. Wow, these two have chemistry.
I’ve read the late singer/actress _Aaliyah_ was considered to play as Alex, but was given to Lucy Liu due to _Aaliyah_ being “too young for the role”. _Thandie Newton_ has revealed she dropped out of starring in the 2000 film remake of Charlie's Angels. The actress said she took issue with being asked to play up to racial stereotypes, adding that she also felt "objectified" in the role.
Nia Long is just a class act. Man what a legend. Her input on how she got rejected on Charlie Angels. To me it was messed up but she set the record straight in a witty and classy way
I believe Drew. I applaud her for putting herself in harms way to talk about it. Can’t fault ppl for not thinking about Diversity, it’s such a new thing being pushed. Can’t fault her. But, Nia talking about it and healing was great to see.
Now I feel like they should do another one with Nia in it. I feel it could be dope! I love and admire Nia and her grace and poise. She's such a class act and timeless beauty ❤️🥰. I adore Drew and her openness to have the conversation and her being so genuine
The moment I read the caption, and then heard Nia began to speak, right before she said it i knew it was a race thing. IMMEDIATELY. I ❤️ Lucy Lou. Also having Nia there would’ve been ICONIC . 3 BIG NAMED actresses in Hollywood. ❤❤❤
The fact that they made that age comment years ago and Nia looks 30 *today* is sending me. She’s stunning. But I think we all agree that the final cast is perfect (Lucy is great), but we can see the vision for Nia there as well.
I said the same thing when I heard that story. Nia is right on point. And Drew has always been an empathic to these issues so I knew she was gonna give a platform to talk about it.
Til this day I haven't watched Charlie's Angels yet, but I know if Nia Long would've received that role, I would've definitely went to the movies to see it and watched it.
Nia’s beauty transcends all. She’ll be exquisite her whole life.
Ikr
💯💯💯
Her WHOLE life 😍
I agree 👍💯❤❤❤❤
This is such a grown woman conversation. I love the transparency & accountability
It came too late, though. I love Drew Barrymore but even she can't fix race relations in this country
For what? Saying she wants diversity, but not for Asians, Hispanics, etc? Love her but what she said is racist af.
@@DM-br7vt Cry somewhere else. Asians and Hispanics need to form their own campaigns. Nothing is for free in USA
@@DM-br7vt There's a new comment button that you could've pressed to express this dumbass opinion instead of coming underneath what I said to prove your unfounded point.
@@DM-br7vt How did you get all that from her saying she was vouching constantly for diversity...
Nia called them out in a classy way 👏🏼
1000% iykyk and I definitely think they said it.
Like her eyebrow! Sophisticated. I love her!
She did however here l feel like she let Drew off the hook!
Cosign. Is it just me or is Nia getting phiercer the older she's getting like she dat chick. I think you can speak your speech & it does not have to be ratch.
She called the right people because drew wasn’t the one which is why you had an Asian woman in the third role
The crazy thing is Nia, Actually looks Younger than ALL OF THEM THEN AND NOW.
Exactly
Cause black don’t crack!
She did back then too
She looks amazing but why compare her to them? Why bring someone down to elevate another woman?
I mean I don’t know if I would say that’s true. Especially not Lucy Liu.
Can you imagine the Angels with Nia? Oh my gosh, that would have been EPIC!
Not really
Why is everyone gassing up Nia long like her track record is nothing but phenomenal roles ? 😂💀 she’s done mostly small roles…
@@isaywhatiwant8612 But still bigger roles than Lucy lui.
@@isaywhatiwant8612 small roles everyone know the name Nia long though whether it was 90s TV shows or movie classics and she still slay and the orginal Charlie angels was a classic that role just wasn't meant for her.
@@isaywhatiwant8612 been in more roles than you and worth more than you.
Wow....Nia handled this with such grace. We love you Nia Long❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nia was so beautiful in the 90’s and even more so now!
It’s insane because Nia looks half her age NOW so for that comment to be made 20 years ago was a total cop out. It would be so cool for them to do another Charlie’s angels w all the original cast along with Nia! Love seeing their chemistry in this interview 🙌🏼
Can't do that, Cameron looks old as hell!
Facts!
@@luciousbattlecat2618
🙀🤭🤣😂😅😹😸😺
@@luciousbattlecat2618 ..that must have been racist, American, white person
.....Drew's face is starting to drop now....look at Nia's tight skin.
Now she looks Younger than Alll of them 😂 she was like Yeah Whatever I'll Show You
Her Beauty and personality speaks for itself 💜
You can feel the shame and guilt that this situation even happened, but you can see the empathy and foregiveness in how to move past it.
It came too late, though. I love Drew Barrymore but even she can't fix race relations in this country. Couldn't make a Charlies' Angels with someone like Nia Long today, now everything with a black person in it is considered "woke"
I don’t think it’s considered wood. It should be considered normal.
It's not about moving past it. It's about enacting CHANGE
Nia Long's presence when speaking is crazy. I thought this was her show for a second.
Nia Long was extremely gracious to Drew Barrymore.
Nia is such a CLASS ACT!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Gosh...Nia Long is SO beautiful.
I love Drew, but there's no way Nia looked older than Drew, lol. Whoever said that was being an ass. I'm glad they had this conversation. The entertainment industry is... ridiculous too often.
Not then and damn sure not now!!
Yeah that really was a weird way to say she wasn’t picked because EVERYONE even drew know that that isn’t true at all
Give Nia Long her own talk show now!! She is someone I want to hear from!!
True
She probably could do it ...but I think NIa's passion is more with acting ..and Nia's a good actress
Same here. Would love to see Nia having real conversations in daytime.
That's a great idea.
They can’t afford her
Here for Nia Long for reminding the industry that to be the change you have to allow the change.
Perfectly said.
Nia would’ve made a PERFECT angel! However, I’m very happy with the trio we got with Cameron, Drew and Lucy.
Would've swapped Cameron for Nia now that I know about this. Cameron Diaz is literally the worst actress on the planet, thats why she retired
Edit: she's supposed to make a comeback but she's gonna flop
@@stevenstevenson5303 No way, Cameron was amazing as an Angel! Her character was ditzy but still a badass. Their chemistry is unmatched, which is what makes the movies so iconic!
However, I can definitely see your vision! Nia with Drew and Lucy would’ve also been iconic!
@Jey R Sanchez An ugly Angel maybe... and one who can't act that hoe literally left Hollywood after being nominated for a razzie. Like the only good movie she was ever really "great" in was Gangs of New York and that had a lot to do with the director not her.
They would have swapped Lucy for Mia there can only be one diverse person unfortunately
She would be great for a Charlie’s Angel 4!
Excellent conversation! Drew and Nia have good hearts!! 🥰❤️
Drew has such an authentic soul. She really carries the light 💯
Well, to me - it sounds like Drew was called out but in a very clever subtle way. There is no way as one of the producers of the movie she would not know the reason Nia wasn't cast - ESPECIALLY if she and the other person in question loved Nia at her audition. It's reasonable to think Drew, being the smart business woman she is, would probe and ask the reason Nia was not cast. It sounds like Drew may have fallen trap to not being completely open to diversify the group and even the age thing. Of course this was 1999 and Drew may have approached her producer job differently.
Exactly!!
Didn’t Drew remind you of Julia D’s character in “You People”, as she went to her knees to fawn all over Nia’s shoes?
Right. I sure was thinking “wait wasn’t she a producer, how in the world did she not know the reason why they did not cast her” I think that she was aware of what they said but just didn’t care about it enough to say No the eyebrows thing and age is not acceptable.
Exactly..she's been in the business a long time.
@@janicebradley9406 The Barrymore family is old Hollywood....and it is in Drew's DNA....have we ever seen Drew act with anyone of color....of black color?
Can we take a moment and appreciate how awesome Drew is? 😊
Holla 💃
No we absolutely can not.
We need to keep obsessing over race.
Because that's totally healthy.
@@jordanallen3078 what is wrong with you
@@jordanallen3078 This says more about you than you realize. Get that hate out of your heart.
@@jordanallen3078 lame ass prob didnt even listen to this clip. Just talking. Goofy
I love her. She NEEDS MORE recognition.
Nia Long is a class act, I'd love to see a project with Drew and Nia.
I like Nia Long she is a great actress.😁
I love how she called them all out
Bring in Nia for the next Charlie's Angels film!!
hell yea!!!
She would kick @ss‼️❤️🔥
Idk she doesn't fit
@@cajunfire6290 exactly, have Charlie die and put a woman in charge. Nia gives boss vibes in everything that she does, so have her take Charlie's place. Some may not like my statement, but I said what I said!
Yessssssss
She wasn’t the only one aaliyah auditioned for the role too but was rejected because she was too young but she was only 21 at the time 🕊
Goes to show you the fake reasons they will use to reject black women for roles
Also Eve auditioned
I think it's really important to talk about this openly. Drew is really special for allowing space for Nia here.
Nia Long, like Drew Barrymore, is America’s Sweetheart. They need to do a film together 💯💯💯😍😍😍
This was such a beautiful and needed conversation!!!
I always loved Drew Barrymoore because of her realness & this conversation, along w/ Nia Long keeping a buck about industry is GOLD!!💫💫🥂
All I see is someone trying to save face and disassociate from their racist or prejudiced past behaviour
@@lynnd.5135 ....for sure...you know those girls in Drew's Hollywood circle were not trying to act next to sisters.
Drew!!! Long time fan of you and Nia!! Please do a collab with her. It would be awesome!
Nia is a Queen PeriodT 👏🏾 !
I love this, Instead of beefing they actually had a mature conversation
Nia Long is so beautiful! Drew Barrymore looks great too! Charlie 's Angels is a classic movie and I enjoyed the sequel even more! Lucy Lui was great in the role but I think Nia Long would have been great in the role too.
Truth be told, Drew Barrymore has never been beautiful.... she's was kind of cute, because she was young...and because she is a Barrymore....Nia is Pretty....period.
Nia looks younger than Drew then and now.
I love this I love the convo I love the love in holding hands I love Drew && Nia so much ! Also Lucy has seriously sophisticated eyebrows as well and I love them too! Lol glad the convo is being had especially with Drew!
Absolutely loved this conversation a much needed conversation on national TV
Nia would’ve killed it however, Lucy killed it!!
Someone give Nia Long her own show, please
Drew knew DAMN WELL she played a hand in Nia's audition rejection.
Whew chileeee! 😌😏🤭
🗣️SAY IT FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!!!
Exactly! 🎯💯
@@eddiecoleman1504 yes sir!!!!...Drew is not that white activist.....no way!....but she is clearing herself....I am not stupid.
WRONG! Drew was gracious enough to let her say her feelings without correcting her. The role of Alex was originally offered to a black actress, Thandiwe Newton, but she turned down the role because she felt the script was too raunchy and played on racial stereotypes (remember they did have a few questionable scenes in both movies) and the producers refused to change the script. Then it went to Foxy Brown, (another black woman ) but due to her legal issues at the time she had to drop out, Lucy Liu was a last minute replacement and got the role only a few weeks before filming started. So Nia not getting picked had nothing to do with race.
Now that I think about it - I think Nia would have been perfect in Charlies Angels. Not sure what happened but, I love Drew - always have, always will.
Racism happened
This is why I love you Nia Long and Drew Barrymore such elegant women and glad we got to here from both of them!!! Praying for their continued success many blessings to them as well!!!! 🤎🖤💙🤍💜💚❤💛
Love this! I'm so glad they had this convo. I remember Drew, Nan, and Cameron doing chemistry reads with Thandiwe Newton, too, so diversity was definitely a goal (and was achieved, with Lucy! Hello, there was almost ZERO asian representation in Hollywood until recently!). P.S. WE LOVE NIA !!! Would love to see her and Drew and Kristen Stewart all do a Charlie's Angels Requel!!!
Kristen Stewart no.
@@madgemackles4337 she was in the newest movie which is why I mentioned it
@@gregsthrottle and it sucked that’s why I said no
@@madgemackles4337 lol 👍🏼
I think the reflection was how they were pulling in Black people to audition for everything. Even if it wasn’t a fit just to appease themselves. Although Lucy Liu was great; it’s sad they did a minority swap. Like oh look neither Thandie or Nia did the role justice. Oh well no blacks for this one. NEXT. Scary and cruel.
Drew looks 10 yrs older than Nia
Meanwhile, she’s five years younger…
😆🤣🤣😆Truth!
Drew never said nia look older..so why y'all being hypocritical
@@liljay216 she did. She can deny it all she wants
They always look 10 years older than their real age
Love the hand holding lol. Very genuine interview
I love both of these amazing women
Would have loved to see Nia Long as an Angel
I love Nia so much. Forever one of my faves 💜
Glad they had this conversation 👏
Both Ladies spoke Well 💯
Nia Long is and has always been one of the most beautiful people in the world. She is a treasure to us and we will always protect her at all costs
Nia Long still looks FINE!!! 💕💕💕💕
Yesss!!! 💕💕💕💕This was awesome to watch and the conversation was necessary
Honestly they couldn't let her down in a way better way. That was kind of cruel. All they had to say is although you did amazing we decided to go ahead and go with someone else at the moment but we appreciate your time with us !!
I would love to see them in movies together. ❤
Nia absolutely right and broke it down flawlessly
Thank you Drew for having this much needed conversations!!! And of course to the Icon NIA LONG, thank you for speaking up on the problematic code that hollywood has used for so long and continues to, regarding racism. Takes a lot of courage to speak up on these issues!
Who else out there wants to bet that that the producer/studio executive in question who said that about Nia Long was Amy Pascal?
This conversation made me flash on seeing Gertie with her little Black baby doll as her favorite in E.T. when I saw it for the first time as a little girl. I had never seen and rarely now see a non-Black child so attached to a Black doll.
Thank you Drew for having this conversation. Let's get Drews Angels
SO both women hard convo but Very POWERFUL SO BEAUTIFUL 👏🏿👏🏿🫶🏿 Always loved some Drew n Cameron
Thank you for having Nia on, Drew! We love you! ❤
Nia has always been outspoken about the racism in Hollywood industry
Very much so
I love how they held hands half the interview. This was so needed and honest and raw. Ive always loved Drew as a person first before an actress bc her life story is so heartbreaking and real and i love how drew has always been real and open minded and nia. .. absolutely amazing, a Queen period. Love this interview ❤
Love that Nia called her out and her company.
I love Nia Long, she was in The Broken Hearts Club.
I love they keep talking while holding hands ❤
She's Royal. Nia is a Queen. Drew is Drew. She was controlling the casting.
Both you ladies handled that so beautifully!
if you can't afford to say "no" to a job you don't want, you're not free.
let's make sure everyone is free by ensuring they have a guaranteed minimum income of $1,500ish USD/month. the Universal Basic Income. 442
Great conversation! I really enjoyed watching this!
Nia looks better then all of them
Drew was a producer on the movie
It's funny how life works. Drew is sitting up there looking older or just as old as Nia. Love them both and they should do a movie together along with Cameron and Lucy to make up for it.
If there is ever another Charlie’s Angels film, with the original three I’d like to see them certainly bring Nia on board she would be fabulous. Love her, and Drew such a classy respectful, honest and open conversation that needed to be had. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Nia Long is definitely a strong intelligent woman. Who can speak on any issues. She's a beautiful bold actress 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Oh my gosh, just seeing Drew and Nia together makes me wanna see them do a movie together. Something actiony with them racing in a car speeding away or towards a bad guy. Wow, these two have chemistry.
I’ve read the late singer/actress _Aaliyah_ was considered to play as Alex, but was given to Lucy Liu due to _Aaliyah_ being “too young for the role”.
_Thandie Newton_ has revealed she dropped out of starring in the 2000 film remake of Charlie's Angels. The actress said she took issue with being asked to play up to racial stereotypes, adding that she also felt "objectified" in the role.
Nia Long is just a class act. Man what a legend. Her input on how she got rejected on Charlie Angels. To me it was messed up but she set the record straight in a witty and classy way
Nia Long is a 90s queen.
I need Nia to do one of those Vogue Get Ready With Me Skincare and makeup routines because her skin is just glowing...
Been watching Drew for many many years I have always loved her and her realness!!! Nia girrlllll liking Fantabulous as always 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️
I believe Drew. I applaud her for putting herself in harms way to talk about it. Can’t fault ppl for not thinking about Diversity, it’s such a new thing being pushed. Can’t fault her. But, Nia talking about it and healing was great to see.
I absolutely agree.👏🏽💯👏🏽
Now I feel like they should do another one with Nia in it. I feel it could be dope!
I love and admire Nia and her grace and poise. She's such a class act and timeless beauty ❤️🥰. I adore Drew and her openness to have the conversation and her being so genuine
Love you both ❤️
Blessings 🙌🏾
NIA FOR CHARLIES ANGELS 3!!!! Cmon!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ drew ya gotta do it!!! Kick ass🎉🎉🎉
Yea that would be fire
The moment I read the caption, and then heard Nia began to speak, right before she said it i knew it was a race thing. IMMEDIATELY. I ❤️ Lucy Lou. Also having Nia there would’ve been ICONIC . 3 BIG NAMED actresses in Hollywood. ❤❤❤
This is Gonna b so Insightful🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Thursday😀….
Always loved Drew cause she’s a good actress too. I do love that she has a show now. Well deserved for her legacy
Drew didn’t deserve no claps … nia did for speaking out
I.I.....Amen to that
Right , she knew what was going on behind the scenes , how could she not?! Probably just wanted to clear her namelol
Nia is a gem- she’s just as beautiful in person inside and out ❤
I am so glad they play Drew's show in New Zsaland. She us all about ❤️ and ❤️ Nis Long too. Way to go both of you :)
The fact that they made that age comment years ago and Nia looks 30 *today* is sending me. She’s stunning. But I think we all agree that the final cast is perfect (Lucy is great), but we can see the vision for Nia there as well.
Nope. We all do not agree with you
This is crazy. I love them both and would love to see them together in something.
I said the same thing when I heard that story. Nia is right on point. And Drew has always been an empathic to these issues so I knew she was gonna give a platform to talk about it.
Poor Nia, it's almost like she had to make it ok for Drew to hear the truth. Nia is a goddess
I wish Drew would have just bypassed the studio producer and hired Nia. Seeing here in that role would have been EVERYTHING!
Charlies Angels 3 should have Nia Long. 🤗
Drew such a beautiful person ☺️
Nia Long called it out! love both of these ladies!
Now she looks younger next to Drew! 🤣🤣. The irony!
Ikr!!!
I love Nia, she's just so beautiful and classy❤😊
Til this day I haven't watched Charlie's Angels yet, but I know if Nia Long would've received that role, I would've definitely went to the movies to see it and watched it.