Oprah Winfrey Cast As 'Abusive Lady Pimp' Grandmother In Richard Pryor Biopic

Richard Pryor was raised by his grandmother, Marie Carter Pryor Bryant, who happened to be a madam - which is to say she ran a number of brothels (whorehouses) in Peoria, Ill. Naturally, the upcoming biopic about the iconic stand up comedian starring Mike Epps and directed by Lee Daniels needs to fill that role. Well, Oprah Winfrey is set to portray the "abusive lady pimp" of a grandmother that raised Pryor in the upcoming movie! Read More »