Fences.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Raynell Maxson - Rudy Huxtable
Adorable, sweet, and smart, Raynell Maxson reminded me of the young Rudy Huxtable in the Cosby Show. As Raynell talks to her brothers whom she had just met, she displays a respectful and delicate character. Although she can come out with some curses, she turns out to be an innocent character, just like Rudy Huxtable was in her time of the Cosby Show.
Lyons Maxson - Lonnie Rashid Lynn "Common"
I chose Lonnie Rashid Lynn, best knowned as "Common" to play the role of Lyons Maxson because in Fences, Lyons is an aspiring musician. Being that Common is also a musician, he would fit the role of Lyons, also because of the similarities in age. Physically, Common has facial hair, such as the beard and goatee, which fits the description of Lyons as he enters the scene in Fences. He is also the oldest son of Troy, who grew up without him most of his life. Common can act on the basis of having difficulties to survive with the help of his girlfriend, and always asking to borrow money from his father. He does pay him back, showing a somewhat responsible character.
Rose Maxson - Kimberly Elise
Rose Maxson is a loving wife who cared about her family. She goes through an emotional rollercoaster as she learns her husband, Troy, has been having affair and will be having a child with another woman. I chose Kimberly Elise to play the role of Rose Maxson because in the "Diary of a Mad Black Woman", she plays the role of a woman who loved her partner who was left to seek the support of her family. With such a dramatic story line, Kimberly would perfectly fit the role of Rose very well, with a weak spirit who ultimately ends up being stronger.
Gabriel Maxson - Isaach De Bankole
Cory Maxson - Tristan Wilds
Jim Bono - Sidney Poiter
I chose Sidney Poiter to play the part of Bono, selecting the time he played in the 1990s, matching the age similarities to the character in Fences. His character reflects a man with words of wisdom, who gives advice to his best friend, Troy, and tries to stray him away from doing bad. He cares about Troy and his actions, and tries to stray him away from his bad actions, such as his affair. Bono practically portrays the angel on Troy’s shoulder, who is a close friend, trying to make him do good. I can picture Sidney Poiter having the role of this character. His accent can definitely match up to Bono’s speech.
Troy Maxson - Samuel L. Jackson

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