Norbit
This article contains discussions / address to prejudice , racism , and misogyny
AlthoughNorbitwas full of controversial fibre , it did have several gifted star topology among its mold list . Released in 2007 , the movie follows the life of Norbit Rice , a soft - mannered man who is marital to an abusive woman . While Norbit wants to cease their wedding , he soon bump himself fight to depart after he discovers his married woman ’s sept attempting to scam his childhood friend out of her commercial enterprise . The movie was assure to gross over $ 159 million worldwide ( viaBox Office Mojo ) , butwasn’t welcome well by critics , who hard criticized the movie for perpetuating racial stereotypes and misogynistic ideals ( leading to a 9 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes ) .
Given that the cast had an array of talented stars , such as Thandiwe Newton and Cuba Gooding Jr. , it was hugely disappointing to see that the book did n’t give them the chance to show the best of their ability . However , since the initial release , many of the mavin have gone on to feature in bigger and more successful project .
Eddie Murphy As Norbit Rice, Rasputia Latimore & Mr. Wong
As usual , Eddie Murphy plays multiple rolesinNorbit : Norbit Rice , the titular protagonist ; Rasputia Latimore , Norbit ’s abusive wife ; and , controversially , Mr. Wong , the owner of the orphans' asylum where Norbit grow up . Murphy rose to prominence in the 1980s as aSaturday Night Livecast member and a standup comic with the specialsDeliriousandRaw . He became a movie star with function like Axel Foley inBeverly Hills Copand Prince Akeem inComing to America . He ’s also known for his interpreter roles as Mushu inMulanand Donkey in theShrekfranchise . Murphy was Oscar - nominated for Best Supporting Actor for playing psyche vocalizer Jimmy Early inDreamgirls .
Thandiwe Newton As Kate Thomas
Norbit ’s childhood best booster and love sake , Kate Thomas , is played by Thandiwe Newton . Newton is most renowned for her portrait of ego - mindful cyborg Maeve Millay on the HBO dystopian sci - fi seriesWestworld , a function that pull in her an Emmy Award . Her other motion picture character besides Kate inNorbitinclude Nyah Nordoff - Hall inMission : Impossible 2 , Dame Vaako inThe Chronicles of Riddick , Christine inCrash(for which she won a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress ) , Condoleezza Rice inW. , and Val inSolo : A Star Wars Story . Newton has also received the OBE for her services to cinema and Polemonium caeruleum .
Terry Crews As Jack Latimore
Terry Crews appears in theNorbitcast as Rasputia ’s oldest sidekick and right - hand serviceman , Jack Latimore . crew started his life history as a justificative remnant and line backer in the NFL before transition into playact . He ’s best know for his television set roles asthe quotable Sergeant Terry Jeffords onBrooklyn Nine - Nineand Chris Rock ’s father Julius onEverybody Hates Chris . His other movie roles let in Latrell Spencer inWhite Chicks , Hale Caesar inThe Expendablesfranchise , and President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho inIdiocracy . crew has served as the host of bothAmerica ’s Got TalentandWho Wants to Be a Millionaire .
Cuba Gooding, Jr. As Deion Hughes
Deion Hughes , Kate ’s fiancé who wrench out to have a sinister ulterior motive , is wreak by Cuba Gooding , Jr. Gooding is best known for his enactment of O.J. Simpson in the true - offense drama seriesThe People v. O.J. Simpson : American Crime Story . Gooding catch his discovery with the role of Tre Styles inBoyz n the Hood , and buy the farm on to play steward ’s help Doris Miller inPearl Harborand civil right attorney Fred Gray inSelma . He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his carrying out as football game thespian Rod Tidwell inJerry Maguire .
Eddie Griffin As Pope Sweet Jesus
Norbit ’s friend , Pope Sweet Jesus , a former panderer , is bet by Eddie Griffin . Griffin is one of many well - known standup comedians in theNorbitcast . Griffin ’s standup special includeVoodoo Child , Dysfunktional Family , you may evidence ‘ Em I Said It ! , andUndeniable . As a television set actor , Griffin starred as fast - talking tow hand truck proprietor Eddie Sherman opposite Malcolm - Jamal Warner as Malcolm McGee on the UPN sitcomMalcolm & Eddie . Besides Pope Sweet Jesus inNorbit , Griffin ’s other movie role admit Frank Jones inDate Movie , Orpheus inScary Movie 3 , and T.J. Hicks in theDeuce Bigalowmovies .
Norbit Supporting Cast & Characters
Marlon Wayans as Buster “ Bust - A - Move ” Perkin : Marlon Wayans appear in theNorbitcast as Buster “ Bust - A - Move ” Perkin , the tap - dance instructor that Rasputia has an affair with . Wayans is a comedian who co - create and starred in the sitcomThe Wayans Bros.with his brother Shawn Wayans . He has also played such flick roles as Shorty Meeks inScary Movie , Loc Dog inDon’t Be a Menace , and Marcus Anthony Copeland II / Tiffany Wilson inWhite Chicks , all of which he also co - wrote .
Katt Williams as Lord Have Mercy : Pope ’s sidekick , Lord Have Mercy , is played by Katt Williams . Williams ’ other film role admit Money Mike inFriday After Next , Harry Beaver inEpic Movie , and the interpreter of Seamus inCats & Dogs : The retaliation of Kitty Galore . As a comic , he ’s free the standup specialsKattpacalypseon Showtime , It ’s Pimpin ’ Pimpin’andPriceless Afterlifeon HBO , andGreat AmericaandWorld War IIIon Netflix . Williams also appeared in the documentaryWhy We Laugh : Black Comedians on Black Comedy .
Lester “ Rasta ” Speight as Blue Latimore : Rasputia ’s second previous buddy , Blue Latimore , is played by Lester “ Rasta ” Speight . In addition to acting , Speight has had careers as a football actor and professional grappler . Speight has also played Calvin Scott onMy Wife and Kids , Augustus Cole in theGears of Wargames , and “ direful ” Terry Tate in Reebok ’s series ofTerry Tate : Office Linebackercommercials .
Clifton Powell as Earl Latimore : Clifton Powell plays Rasputia ’s youngest brother , Earl Latimore . Powell encounter an NAACP Image Award nomination for his play as Ray Charles ’ prospicient - time friend and handler Jeff Brown inRay . He also had a recurring character as Big Mike on the Tracy Morgan sitcomThe Last O.G.and voiced Melvin “ swelled Smoke ” Harris in the telecasting gameGrand Theft Auto : San Andreas .
Charlie Murphy as the voice of Floyd the Dog : Floyd is Mrs. Henderson ’s pet Pug , who was seriously injured when Rasputia function him over with her car . When Floyd speaks to Norbit during a hallucination successiveness and encourage him to kill Rasputia , he ’s voiced by Charlie Murphy . Charlie Murphy is the brother of Eddie Murphy who co - wrote theNorbitscreenplay with him . Charlie Murphy is best recognize for his own standup comedy and his appearances inmemorable skit onChappelle ’s Show .
Source : Box Office Mojo
