Robert Townsend

Cardi B Refutes Robert Townsend’s Claim She Asked To Be In ‘B.A.P.S.’ Remake

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A legendary filmmaker’s quote has earned Cardi B’s attention. Fans were excited to hear that Cardi was interested in tackling more film roles, but a report about B.A.P.S. caused the Grammy winner to enter the chat. Recently, Robert Townsend chatted with Slash Film about his cult classic. The filmmaker is a legend in the industry with a career that spans decades. His productions have gone down in history and inspired other award-winners to swim against the tide. Slash Film praised B.A.P.S., the 1997 favorite starring Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle.

“The thing that I would say is this: I’m a filmmaker. It’s a well-made movie,” said Townsend. “And if you go on the ride and go, ‘Oh, it’s two country girls trying to make some money and then they find who they are, and at the end of the day, they do win. But it’s because they’re being honest and transparent.’ Do gold diggers or women that have ulterior motives exist? Yeah. These two country girls from Decatur, Georgia, got caught up in the scheme, but at the end of the day, we reveal their heart, and it’s a love story.”

Townsend Claims Cardi B & Megan Wanted To Star In Reboot

LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 07: (L-R) Comedians Robert Townsend and Bill Bellamy perform onstage at the Comedy Show at The Orleans Showroom at The Orleans Hotel & Casino on November 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

There were rumors that Townsend may have toyed with the idea of a second B.A.P.S., but the death of Natalie Desselle seems to have thwarted its future. Desselle sadly passed away in 2020 after succumbing to cancer. Townsend expressed it was difficult to entertain the idea of a sequel without Desselle’s involvement. He said, “It’s so funny because people want a sequel to that and … I don’t know.”

”There’s people that love, love, love the film and some people that didn’t get it,” said the director. “And those that love it —  like you love it and you get it — I’ve had people go, ‘Hey, we want to do a remake.’ Everybody from Megan Thee Stallion to Cardi B is like, ‘Could we do…’” However, Cardi took to Twitter to address the statement.

Cardi Denies Reaching Out

“I don’t even know where that rumor even came about,” she said in a retweet. An original post from an outlet showed a side-by-side of Desselle and Berry in B.A.P.S. next to Megan and Cardi in their “WAP” visual. “Maybe because we looked soo cute in the Wap video ?💖💛 …kiss kiss 💋.” Of course, it could have been someone on Cardi’s team who inquired about a future film. Check it out above.

Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B Want First Dibs On Starring In “B.A.P.S.” Remake

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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion

In a recent interview, Dir. Robert Townsend revealed “W.A.P.” rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B want first dibs on starring in a possible B.A.P.S. remake. The 1997 classic was directed by Townsend and originally starred by Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle-Reid. During an interview with /Film, director and comedian Robert Townsend shared that Megan […]

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Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion Asked To Star In ‘B.A.P.S.” Remake

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Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle helped turn B.A.P.S. into a cult favorite. The 1997 film was a far cry from movies Berry tackled at the time, but the Oscar-winning actress delivered comedy gold in the Robert Townsend flick. Sadly, Desselle passed away in 2020, but conversations regarding a potential reboot have muddled around Hollywood. Townsend recently chatted with Slash Film about reboot rumors, but he reportedly claimed Desselle’s passing had thwarted his interest.

“The thing that I would say is this: I’m a filmmaker. It’s a well-made movie,” said the legendary filmmaker. “And if you go on the ride and go, ‘Oh, it’s two country girls trying to make some money and then they find who they are, and at the end of the day, they do win. But it’s because they’re being honest and transparent.’ Do gold diggers or women that have ulterior motives exist? Yeah. These two country girls from Decatur, Georgia, got caught up in the scheme, but at the end of the day, we reveal their heart, and it’s a love story.”

Up In The Air

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 19: Robert Townsend speaks on stage at “The Five Heartbeats” Premiere during the 2021 Tribeca Festival at Pier 76 on June 19, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)

He continued.”There’s people that love, love, love the film and some people that didn’t get it. And those that love it —  like you love it and you get it — I’ve had people go, ‘Hey, we want to do a remake.’ Everybody from Megan Thee Stallion to Cardi B is like, ‘Could we do…’” Still, even with all of the excitement about an update, Townsend is unsure. “I mean, it’s like, I don’t know. So, thank you for asking.”

Townsend also said he would love to see a film like B.A.P.S. added to the Criterion Collection. “It’s kind of interesting because some people love B.A.P.S. and then some people don’t like B.A.P.S., and some people are mad because they go, ‘You gave Halle Berry gold teeth and blonde hair.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, I did!’”

Townsend Loves That B.A.P.S. Is Still Celebrated

He added, “And then they was like, ‘Why is Robert doing this kind of comedy?’ But it’s like The Beverly Hillbillies. It was funny and silly. It’s so funny because people want a sequel to that and … I don’t know. And then Natalie [Desselle] passed away. But I would love to do a Criterion on B.A.P.S. I really would, so thank you for asking.”

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