Janet Jackson to Star in Tyler Perry's New Movie

Lorraine Hayden
Janet Jackson will be starring in the new Tyler Perry movie Why Did I Get Married. The movie is based on Perry's stage play by the same name about family and the highs and lows of marriage. Its schedule release is for later this year. In the same fashion as Daddy's Little Girls(soon to be released on DVD), Madea's Family Reunion and Diary Of A Mad Black Woman; Why Did I Get Married is sure to be a hit.

Also starring in the movie is neo-soul sensation Jill Scott who has such hits as last years Cross My Mind and Golden, Malik Yoba from New York Undercover fame, Sharon Leal and the man himself Tyler Perry.

Perry speaks highly of Jackson and Scott in his email news letter:

"Can I tell you that I love Jill Scott? That is the kind of woman that
can smile and end a war. Really she is unbelievable. And Janet Jackson
has to be the most professional superstar that I have ever worked
with. She was the first one there and the last one to leave--always on
time and no drama. These women put it down! I'll talk more about the
rest of the cast later, but this was the best time that I have had
making a movie yet. We're looking to release it in October of this year."

Ms. Jackson mostly known for her top selling music is no stranger to film work. Many recall her as the sweet little Penny on Good Times, she appeared on Fame and her movie credits include Poetic Justice where she co-starred along the side Tupac Shakur and The Nutty Professor with the great Eddie Murphy.

Tyler Perry also has another movie soon to begin filming based on yet another one of his great stage plays Meet The Browns due to start filming this summer and a 2008 release.

Be on the look out for Tyler Perry's House Of Payne on TBS June 6th. And TPTV will be broadcasting 24-7 online starting this June- must have broadband to view.

Source: Tyler Perry.com

Published by Lorraine Hayden

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  • tia7/19/2008

    Hey Mr. Perry, I really love your movies and you should do one specifically about "What Goes Around Comes Around" because today not many people are mindful of how they treat others in general.Thanks!

  • darlene greco6/3/2008

    Mr Perry I wanted to let you know I love Madea and would love to see more. I have all your dvd's and love the messages you send of God and love. You have great talent and a good heart. Bless you

  • Talita4/14/2008

    Mr. Perry I must say your movies have been a tower of strengh for me. You have teached me alot throught your movies i am prayong for you and i know that god is willing and able, my heart desires to meet you i know if its to be it will be . Please remember me in your prayers. God bless you continue doing the good work.

  • James Carlisle3/12/2008

    Mr. Perry,

    My name is James Carlisle and to start off my friends call me the white Madea not as an insult but becuase I know every line the charachter has ever utterd. I would love to see more of her if I have had a bad day I can always pop the DVD and it will chill me out. I love all your work and would someday like to see one of your plays live. I think that would be a hoot!! I have never been on a plane but to see one of your plays this little southern Louisana boy might make the leap. How do I get tickets?

    Thanks for your time
    James B. Carlisle
    eko80@hotmail.com

  • siana3/3/2008

    mr perry i love all ur movies and keep it up goood job

  • siana3/3/2008

    mr perry i love all ur movies and keep it up goood job

  • Alfreda Hatcher, Tennille Ga.2/20/2008

    Mr Perry, I applaud you on your outstanding achievements. You are perfect role model. Through your work, we see that we can do all things through Christ as the word says, if we just believe and have faith and not just have it, but walk in it. I pray that God will continue to bless you richly and Heaven smile upon you is my prayer.
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  • nellie onsurez1/17/2008

    I am so very Blessed by your movies. They are very ministering to me and my family and friends. May the Lord continue to Bless you mightily in His kingdom as you walk in obiedence to His will for your life. praying for you!

  • Kim Hill12/29/2007

    Tyler first of all Thank you for that outstanding movie (why Did I get marrried)? well you answer that question along with all your movie and plays and my husband better
    be glad for you I was able to put his mess behind us and give him another chance however when Im feeling a little
    crazy I will pop in (Diary of a MAD black woman) and I will play That one part over and over again when you cut everything in Half it been three years now and my relationship is much better God Bless you keep the movies coming and I will keep my light bulb on .

  • diamond11/15/2007

    tylar i enjoyed all of your movies you are a very good actier and maybe one day i will get to meet you in person i have all your movies and i am your number 1 fan luv ya

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