Oprah Winfrey Will Play Richard Pryor’s Grandma And Brothel Owner In Biopic (PHOTOS)

The Richard Pryor biopic has finally found its leading man, and chosen a surprising pick for the comedian's abusive grandmother.

Mike Epps will play the prolific comedian Pryor and Oprah Winfrey will play his abusive grandmother who raised him in her brothel, according to TMZ. Lee Daniels will direct the biographical film and confirmed Epps' casting on his Twitter.

"Get ready y'all - #MikeEpps as #RichardPryor," Daniels tweeted on Aug. 24 with a photo of him, Winfrey and Epps.

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