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Morgan Freeman To Play Nelson Mandela

July 4th, 2008 6:30pm EDT Post a comment

Morgan Freeman is to play former South African leader Nelson Mandela in a new film about the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Freeman reveals he's currently trying to master Mandela's voice and his heavy accent for the movie,

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Fri Jul 4 2008 19:22:12 By: wiz (

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Morgan Freeman will be an excellent Mandela. he is GREAT in everything he does. I love his voice and acting.

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Fri Jul 4 2008 19:48:18 By: bety semakula (

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I think Morgan is good but Sidney Potier is excellent for this job! I love you both.

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Fri Jul 4 2008 19:57:57 By: jesusforus (

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awesome choice

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Fri Jul 4 2008 21:38:02 By: sgordon3071 (

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Morgan Freeman is the perfect actor for this role, his strong voice and euthasiasm in his work makes a good movie

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Fri Jul 4 2008 22:40:06 By: MrsDiva2YOU (

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You go Morgan. I know you will do fine in this role!
I'm sure it is a great honor for you as it is for me to see you in it.
Best Wishes

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Sat Jul 5 2008 00:54:44 By: bps247 (

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Bravo! I cannot wait to see this movie. Morgan Freeman is an excellent actor to play Nelson Mandela. Morgan is a #1 class actor, and the life of Mandela is so touching. Mandela went through so much and is still standing tall. A blessing for all people.

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Sat Jul 5 2008 11:34:49 By: Dave stof (

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okay!
Personally as a south african i think there's many south african actors that could do that better than Morgan Freeman.
Not that i have anything personal against him
I know Morgan Freeman is a good actor & i love most of his movies
It's just that im sick & tired of black-Americans(i am not saying african american intentionally)acting like they like us or care about our struggle & love our dear continent
But the second they come here they call us monkeys
50 cent did that,phat joe also did that!
Only Jay-z & ludacriss & rock bands appreciate us not "african-americans"
So no!Morgan Freeman must butt out & let a real African who knows & experienced the apartheid struggle to do the Dr Nelson Rolihlahla "Madiba" Mandela role.

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Sat Jul 5 2008 12:28:52 By: frenchafrocuban (

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WHAT A LOVELY, GREAT HUMAN BEING TO PORTRAY AND TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY AT 71 IS AMAZING GRACE! BRAVO!

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Sat Jul 5 2008 15:59:57 By: Dave stof (

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Okay!
That was quite childish of me,i take it back
Morgan Freeman is the best man to play Dr Mandela,i'm happy & i'll go watch the movie & buy the DVD once it's released
Any1 between himself & Denzel would be perfect
Particularly Denzel since he always visits Dr Mandela & also renewed his marriage vows in South Africa under the blessing of our national archbishop Desmond Tutu
But anyways congrats to Morgan for this massive achievement.
I think it's every actors' dream to play Dr Mandela,bigg up Morgan & sorry for all that i said about african-americans it's just that i was bit stressed!
Hope ya'll all forgive me

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Sun Jul 6 2008 03:17:01 By: Joy6511 (

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Morgan is a great actor, I can't wait to see this one. I'm sure he'll get the "groove" for his character. lol

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Sun Jul 6 2008 05:04:25 By: jonaht (

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WOW!
THE FILM MUST BE SEEN IN SOUTH AFRICA FIRST, WHEN IT IS RELEASED.
Morgan is my fav.actor.I love all his movies, i mean it. HE is a matured and tellented one.Am sure he will perform it better than anyone.The movie will also have its own benefit for all Black people living all over the world. I think we have to do the same things about GREAT PERSONS to appreciate them before they die. They have to see others looking at what they have done.I really wonder to see their response by being there.

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Sun Jul 6 2008 15:37:53 By: 2sugha (

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Whatever...

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Mon Jul 7 2008 01:41:52 By: kissy33 (

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that'll be a good movie since i found out a little about nelson mandela and watched the concert for his b-day what he did for his ppl was nice!i would love to see the movie about it! =)

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Mon Jul 7 2008 10:15:54 By: RASHARPE (

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It will probably be good, but thr Republicans will not like it.

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Tue Jul 8 2008 06:02:23 By: love_in_the _rain69 (

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i thought he dropped the role cus he had "other business" to take care of.
ah well if he's up for it then...well...
cos i had found a replacement who incredibly resembles Madiba, a good actor too, righ' ere in Africa:-)

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Thu Sep 11 2008 04:59:10 By: Winny (

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Mr. Morgan is perfect to play this role, he is a fantastic actor. I will be glad to see this movie…....

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