Why didn't we get a Sammy Davis Jr. biopic when Tommy Davidson/Eddie Griffin were in there primes?

[Ghostface Trillah]

The reason you don't see a lot of biopics on legends is because most of them die owing the IRS so the estate would only get whatever is left over after the debt is paid off which means just getting the rights is an expensive hassle that studios don't want to deal with.

 

[Vandelay]

The reason you don't see a lot of biopics on legends is because most of them die owing the IRS so the estate would only get whatever is left over after the debt is paid off which means just getting the rights is an expensive hassle that studios don't want to deal with.

Never thought of this.

 

[Methodical]

I would have to research him honestly don't know his work.

He was doing musical film in Hairspray and was in BET's New Edition Mini-Series, was in Red Tails.

Elijah has Sammy looks, Elijah has Sammy size, at least, he's a legit actor thou.

 

[hayesc0]

The reason you don't see a lot of biopics on legends is because most of them die owing the IRS so the estate would only get whatever is left over after the debt is paid off which means just getting the rights is an expensive hassle that studios don't want to deal with.

You sure about this? It is hard to believe most estates didn't pay there debts back after just a few short years since celebs make more money after they die generally.

 

[MJ Truth]

You sure about this? It is hard to believe most estates didn't pay there debts back after just a few short years since celebs make more money after they die generally.

Not necessarily most celebs make more money after they die. Whoever actually OWNS/ED the actual work the artist did is the one who would be making the money.

 

[Ghostface Trillah]

You sure about this? It is hard to believe most estates didn't pay there debts back after just a few short years since celebs make more money after they die generally.

I'm pretty sure. From the mouth of a producer. Some celebs owe tons of money

 

[Luxury Tax]

Because black folks don't run Hollywood.

 

[James Dean]

Davidson even paid tribute to Sammy when he was on Martin.

The ShaBoooinG Boiing.

 

[soulfuljah]

As a kid, I could see no one else playing him all due to this In Living Color skit



Then he said this some years back



We need this

 

[Tuck_804]

Could have got them with that Rat Pack movie they did.. but got Don Cheadle instead

 

[Bigblackted4]

He'd be Donald Glover.

That’s who should play him

 

[Raid]

he is not funny

he took Chris Tucker whole persona

Not like Chris Tucker was using it......

 

[Clark Griswold]

Kid Cudi would be perfect for the role of Sammy Davis Jr., they have the same physique except Cudi is a few inches taller.