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Mary J. Blige To Make Big Screen Debut In 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself'.'

March 20, 2009

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter states that Mary J. Blige will make her big screen debut in Tyler Perry's film, 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself'.'

The cast already includes Taraji P. Henson, Gladys Knight, Brian J. White and Marvin Winans. The film is about an alcoholic jazz singer who has to take care of her deceased sister's 3 children. Blige will play a nightclub manager and singer who is good friends with Henson's character.

As previously mentioned, Taraji P. Henson, Oscar-nommed for her role in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' is starring in the film, which is based on Perry's play of the same name. The project began shooting March 16 at Perry's newly opened studio complex in Atlanta.

'Bad,' which features Perry's Madea character, is set for release Sept. 11.

While she has guest-starred in a few television shows such as 'The Jamie Foxx Show,' 'Ghost Whisperer,' and HBO's 'Entourage', Blige's only film credit is the 2001 independent film 'Prison Song,' which was directed by Darnell Martin ('Cadillac Records') and co-starring rapper Q-Tip.

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