'America's Got Talent' Host Nick Cannon Speaks Out On Richard Pryor Biopic Rumors

With great biopics already lined up for this fall, why is Nick Cannon getting so many mixed reviews on rumors that he may play the role of actor/comedian Richard Pryor?

Nobody seems to know why Cannon has been the key target regarding the new biopic, but we previously reported that the America's Got Talent star is rumored to play in the film, while Pryor's family seems to suggest that Marlon Wayans get the part.

Nick recently appeared on Extra to chat with host Mario Lopez to amid the rumors of getting the potential biopic role.

"There's a phenomenal director, Lee Daniels, who did everything from The Butler to Precious. He's assigned to the project, and he's supposed to direct... He's a personal friend of mine, and I've had the opportunity to kind of read with him, talk about it, but in my mind I'm trying to be the best man for the role. There's several other people who'd love to play this role, and I'm just saying may the best man get it."

Cannon continued, making it clear that he began his transformation just in case he does get a call to play in the biopic. "I started growing my hair and doing the look and everything. Crazy, because the rumors started right away... ultimately man, it's a dream project, who wouldn't want to be part of that legendary story, that legendary comic? He changed the face of comedy, so I'd love the opportunity."