FIRST PIC: Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter, & Carmen Ejogo Ready Their "Sparkle" Characters

Sep 27 | by Natasha

The Sparkle girls are ready for their close-ups! The new Sparkle remake is already in rehearsals, and co-stars Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, and Jordin Sparks had their first meet-up recently.

Deets and pics inside...

Jordin Sparks' photo #Sparkle sisters!! @iamtikasumpter, Carmen and me! Yaaaaaay! :)

Both Jordin and Tika tweeted pics of the ladies from their rehearsal day in L.A. for the upcoming ‘Sparkle’ remake by Salim and Mara Brock Akil.

Carmen, who's been married to James Bond actor Jeffrey Wright for 11 years, will play the role of "Sister." Tika is set to play "Delores." And Jordin is the lead playing "Sparkle."

Whitney Houston will likely play the mother and Derek Luke will play the role of "Stixx." Omari Hardwick will play "Levi" and Cee-Lo has been added as an opening act role. And R. Kelly signed on for the soundtrack.

EDIT: Post updated with new info from EW.

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This will be a mess. leave

This will be a mess. leave shit alone and write a NEW damn script. Ugh.

by Anonymous
12:40 am - Sep 29, '11

Mike Epps as Satin

Mike Epps as Satin Struthers?! He never looks serious. Read blackfilm.com

by Anonymous
10:06 pm - Sep 28, '11

How does Mike Epps fit in

How does Mike Epps fit in anywhere?! Satin Struthers??

by Anonymous
10:02 pm - Sep 28, '11

Tika does look like she could

Tika does look like she could be Derek Luke's sister. I just do see Jordin Sparks as Sparkle. Alicia Keys should be Sista.

by desiree
3:15 pm - Sep 28, '11

I kno dats right Alicia Keyes

I kno dats right Alicia Keyes should have been sista! Wat in the world this is a mess

by Anonymous
3:01 pm - Dec 18, '11

I kno dats right Alicia Keyes

I kno dats right Alicia Keyes should have been sista! Wat in the world this is a mess

by Anonymous
3:01 pm - Dec 18, '11

U R So Right!!!!!!!!!!

by Anonymous
2:10 am - Sep 29, '11

Alicia Keyes would be perfect

Alicia Keyes would be perfect as sista

by Anonymous
1:53 pm - Sep 28, '11

Alicia Keys should have been

Alicia Keys should have been the Best Sista character ever! What are they thinking. I guess they want to make a mess of this Classic! What about Paula Patton? She is Amazing and Beautiful.

by Debbie
12:11 am - Oct 1, '11

Alicia Keys should have been

Alicia Keys should have been the Best Sista character ever! What are they thinking. I guess they want to make a mess of this Classic! What about Paula Patton? She is Amazing and Beautiful.

by Debbie
12:10 am - Oct 1, '11

Please don't destroy that

Please don't destroy that movie. Jordin Sparks???? She makes my skin crawl. The other woman looks like she should be playing the grandmother. This will be a flop.

by MJB's #1 Fan
1:26 pm - Sep 28, '11

Jordin is so wrong for this

Jordin is so wrong for this part she has zero sex appeal.

by Anonymous
12:44 pm - Sep 28, '11

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12:32 pm - Sep 28, '11

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12:30 pm - Sep 28, '11

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12:10 pm - Sep 28, '11

I nominate Idris Elba to play

I nominate Idris Elba to play "Satin Struthers".... PERFECTION!

by Anonymous
12:06 pm - Sep 28, '11

Oh yeah Idris is perfect for

Oh yeah Idris is perfect for Satin Struthers.

by Blakbarbie
12:59 pm - Sep 28, '11

Here's cast: Paula

Here's cast: Paula Patton-sister, Christina Milian-Sparkle, Kimberly Elise-Delores, Michael Ealy-Stixx, Diddy-Levi, Clifton Powell- Satin Struthers.

by Blakbarbie
11:59 am - Sep 28, '11

Yes cliffton Powell as Satin

Yes cliffton Powell as Satin Struthers......he is a lot older than sister in the movie

by Sheri Cross-Smith
2:05 am - Nov 30, '11

Yeah I agree that should be

Yeah I agree that should be the cast

by TT
4:57 pm - Sep 28, '11

I hate the cast. Carmen is

I hate the cast. Carmen is too old. I though Paula too. That movie is too good to do it wrong. I wish Aaliyah would have had the chance to do it. She was perfect.

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by Anonymous
11:09 am - Sep 28, '11

This cast looks dusty

This cast looks dusty compared to the original cast. Aghhh

by Amanda
10:54 am - Sep 28, '11

The movie is set in 1968 in

The movie is set in 1968 in Detroit not Harlem as the original. Also the mother is former r&b singer/backup singer not a maid as the original.

by Anonymous
10:27 am - Sep 28, '11

Aww hell nah they lost me

Aww hell nah they lost me with Derek Luke playing Stixx! Are you serious?? LOL

by TT
10:16 am - Sep 28, '11

EXACTLY..I mean Tiki already

EXACTLY..I mean Tiki already looks like the girl version of him!!!!!!!!! lol #UGH!

by TEHE
11:31 am - Sep 28, '11

Jordin's Broadway turn a

Jordin's Broadway turn a couple of years ago was an impressive one, and she received a lot of positive reviews..I once saw her perform a song from the show on Regis& Kel and she was spectacular (look up Breathe from in The Heights musical on tube)..she literally blew me away with her vocals and stage presence. I'm sure she'll make a terrific actress.

by jtmb
10:06 am - Sep 28, '11

Tika Sumpter is sooo boring

Tika Sumpter is sooo boring to me. I'm tired of seeing her on every blog. She has the personality of a wet sock

by JAzzy
9:36 am - Sep 28, '11

Carmen has sister -

Carmen has sister - excellent choice. She is a damn good actress! This remake has large shoes to fill - the original movie is still slammin!!

by talya
9:21 am - Sep 28, '11

Looking forward to seeing the

Looking forward to seeing the movie when its done!

by GodivaDiva...Obama 2012!!!
8:44 am - Sep 28, '11

I love this movie and I would

I love this movie and I would love evn more to see a remake but I AM NOT feeling this cast AT ALL!! I don't think casting was well thought out. If they are trying to save money ... They shouldn't film. Sounds like it's headed straight to Comcast On-Demand.

by Anonymous
8:43 am - Sep 28, '11

I am so sick of remakes. Does

I am so sick of remakes. Does anyone have any original ideas. Hell I guess Cooley High will be next.......

by Anonymous
8:15 am - Sep 28, '11

hmmm. I actually co-sign on

hmmm. I actually co-sign on a Cooley High remake. I've watched Sparkle several times. Good movie, but it seems like something was missing. With the right direction, the remake could serve its purpose.

by Popeater
9:29 am - Sep 28, '11

castingcall.com and

castingcall.com and backstage.com has actually reported that Hollywood is in talks of redoing that movie

by NYbabe
9:00 am - Sep 28, '11

I think great choices all

I think great choices all around and with R.Kelly with the soundtrack, it should be awesome! Go Jordin! From American Idol to movie star. I ain't even mad.

by moonjunepearl
8:00 am - Sep 28, '11

Does anyone know if the story

Does anyone know if the story line will be set in present time or be the same time frame as the original movie? I hope they dont do it in our current time, love the way the fashion was in the 60's

by NYbabe
7:45 am - Sep 28, '11

Sparkle is a classic, I wish

Sparkle is a classic, I wish Hollywood would just come up with original ideas. They are remaking over alot of movies, their are so many stories that have not been told. Either way hope this movie is as good as the original

by NYbabe
7:32 am - Sep 28, '11

Why - leave it a classic

by Anonymous
8:46 am - Sep 28, '11

Ill try to support this

Ill try to support this regardless to support black movies but this cast though just NO NO, i cannot see any of them playing the parts they have been assigned. With all the people in hollywood it seems like better choices could have been made. And Derek Luke O_0 reallly doe? im not seeing stixx AT ALL!!

by Anonymous
3:30 am - Sep 28, '11

I always thought Ashanti

I always thought Ashanti would be perfect for the role of Sparkle and Michelle Williams (DC3) as Delores because she looks like the original one. Sydney Portier would've been a good option as Sista.

by This One
11:11 pm - Sep 27, '11

The Characters of the

The Characters of the original are in their teens....all of you choices are in the thrities and look it.

by Anonymous
11:26 am - Sep 28, '11

^^ "thirties"

by Anonymous
11:28 am - Sep 28, '11

Tika looks SO Dull with her

Tika looks SO Dull with her hair pulled back.

by Anonymous
10:43 pm - Sep 27, '11

I luv this movie I hope they

I luv this movie I hope they can pull it off. I think they picked Jordan because she has a young following. Kids go to see movies. Tika is prettier than the orig which is good. Carmen is a good actress and with the right makeup and clothes she can nail it.

by Daniel from the 'D'
10:00 pm - Sep 27, '11

Sorry, this is how JESSICA

Sorry, this is how JESSICA LUCAS name is spelled. Look her up. She could play SISTER. Ok I can deal w/ Jordan S if you not get JURNEE SMOLLETT for the role of SPARKLE. The role of SISTER IS LIKE SOMEONE SAID SHOULD BE SEXY, SULTRY ,TALL AND BEAUTIFUL LIKE LONETTE IS. Carmen has not aged well and she's too short but she can act. JURNEE SMOLLETT IS STILL MY PICK FOR SPARKLE. WE ALREADY KNOW SHE CAN ACT!

by DATRUTH
9:59 pm - Sep 27, '11

Well, at least Derek Luke is

Well, at least Derek Luke is not playing Tika's love interest. That would be way too freaky since they look so much alike. Actually, those two should never be in a movie together unless they're playing brother and sister or alter egos.

by Anonymous
9:40 pm - Sep 27, '11

Too funny. There is a site

Too funny. There is a site called facemate.com, where you can find a mate that looks like you. I would not go for that because down the line i think your going to find out your related somewhere

by NYbabe
7:36 am - Sep 28, '11

LMAO!!! You stupid! ...But

LMAO!!! You stupid! ...But you are so right. :D

by This One
11:05 pm - Sep 27, '11

LMFAOOOOOOOO! THAT SHIT IS

LMFAOOOOOOOO! THAT SHIT IS FUNNY AND SOO TRUE!!!

by ohyes
10:03 pm - Sep 27, '11

In all my years I have never

In all my years I have never seen so many ppl upset about the casting. Hopefully this works out for them because I really want to see more box-office successful black films being made. If those women, or their ppl read these blog they better up their game and work like they have never worked before to breathe electric life into those characters.