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Sidibe to star opposite Eddie Murphy in new comedy

by Clutch Magazine | October 20, 2010 at 2:28 PM
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Gabourey Sidibe hosted Saturday Night Live on April 24th and during rehearsal she spoke to Access Hollywood.Sidibe predicted months ago that she would host SNL. She said she was very nervous when she first got the call but has since given in to excitement. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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Our favorite cover girl, and Oscar nominee Gabby Sidibe has been added to the cast of a new action comedy, “Tower Heist” Sidibe joins a stellar cast of seasoned comedians Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller.

According to Deadline, Sidibe and Michael Pena portrays workers in a luxury high-rise who later discovers their pension funds have been emptied out by a white collar crook (played by Alda) a la Bernie Madoff.

This is Sidibe’s first major film role since starring in the Oscar-nominated movie “Precious” directed by Lee Daniels, and co-starring Mo’Nique. Sidibe was recently featured in the “The Big C” cast.

According to Black Voices, Sidibe shot the indie film “Yelling to the Sky” which co-stars rocker girl Zoe Kravitz.

“Tower Heist” begins filming in New York next month. The film has a November 4, 2011 release date.

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Filed in: Entertainment, News | Related Topics: Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Film, Gabourey Sidibe, Movies, Precious, Tower Heist
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