Will Billy Porter’s Upcoming James Baldwin Biopic Earn Him an Oscar?

[@MissCharlotteBurley]

James Baldwin story definitely needs to be told and seen! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@jmfia2391]

Not

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

It has been told. And can be seen… in books! But nobody reads. Not everything needs to be turned into a movie.

[@tagon70]

Not by Billy!!!

[@sandraatkins2539]

What a disgrace to the legacy of the great Mr. James Baldwin. Porter is going to advocate the alphabet agenda, not the true essence of Mr. Baldwin. Therefore he will dishonor the magnanimous James Baldwin. We doubt if Tameron or most of her audience has ever read or studied the works or activism of this great man

[@wrnr_mn]

Not by this clown

[@NikNik-zr1zx]

I am exceedingly glad for his triumphant life! He has definitely overcome. Keep shining and being a light to others. Everything is possible!

[@TheLovely990]

Yes! I'm here for it. Billy Porter is going to be great.❤❤

[@Marcus-kc9wc]

He'll be playing a gay man telling a story about his life.

[@mikechrisscorpio.2659]

Most People Need To Live By His Example: DON'T CARE ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE SAY THAT YOU'VE NEVER MET!

[@julieuk5855]

I love James Baldwin, he was in class of his own.

[@mountainlinx]

Ok, so let let Billy Porter stay the fuck away from it!

[@leronmorton521]

Congratulations Billy Porter 👍 just enjoy this time and stay booked and busy 🤗

[@janicescott-pair97]

Yes, I can't wait to see him portray James Baldwin.😊😊

[@willabugnon7602]

He is and has alway been Billy the magnificent in my eyes - and trust me I have damn good eyes!! Love you, Billy. Thank you as always for enlightening!!

[@joannpulliam2661]

billy sure makes me cry love him so much..

[@KevinETaylor]

An English professor IN AMERICA who doesn’t know one of our GREATEST MINDS EVER!!!

[@ashleybcookin]

Yes, make that make sense. 😆

[@liannedoherty4816]

YES! I am 70 but we read James Baldwin in high school! This is an important story to tell and Billy CAN DO James Baldwin or anyone else he wants to! Rock on, Billy!

[@comalaism]

For an English professor not to know the exquisite James Baldwin is just deplorable! This professor needs to be taken back to school!

[@isabellab5797]

Focus on the work. I hear You🎉🎉🎉Billy is the 'Finest Classic for this role' ❤ He will be Dynamic!!

[@dorothywatson9614]

Tamron you looks fabulous❤❤❤ Billie you are Amazing

[@dldmills53]

I adore Billy Porter 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jkirk-leonard5868]

I love Billy and can’t wait to see this movie!💕💕

[@WadiahBrown]

There was so much said here. I’m glad he’s reminding people he’s a craftsmen! People dedicate their whole lives to this and y’all still think it’s a game. Billy will eat the role, this I know!! R.I.P James Baldwin

[@EveryHandleIsTaken979]

I am excited to go see the James Baldwin movie! And anyone would says, “Billy Porter is no James Balwin” would make me ask “then, who is James Baldwin?” There is NO James Baldwin but James Balwin. His originality, sharpness, empathy, courage to speak truth to power with a soft spoken grace, his ability to present humility and audacity in equal amounts…is unmatched to anyone else. But who would better portray him than Billy? Billy can deliver sharp and quick lines and convey big messages clearly and cleanly. But can he show his rage, his frustration, or even annoyance in a way that is also soft and humble like Baldwin did in interviews? Billy does come off as more of a Malcom X in his delivery than a James Baldwin (and there is obviously absolutely nothing wrong with that). BUT - that’s the acting challenge. I’m excited to see his portrayal of Baldwin. I’m happy he’s helping to bring James Baldwin’s story to more of us. I can’t think of any other actor would be a better fit. I know Billy doesn’t believe my opinion on here matters anyway..lol…but I truly am excited to see him take on this role and think he probably is the best person for the part!

[@joannpulliam2661]

my boy he is great the sky is the limited go billy my best friend love him....

[@joy2theworld488]

I ABSOLUTELY believe Billy can pull this off..💯

[@Christy-fw7vv]

BILLY IS PERFECT FOR PLAYING THE ROLE OF JAMES BALDWIN...PERFECT! I CAN'T WAIT! HE IS THE BEST AT WHAT HE DOES ARE U KIDDING ME...COME ON OSCAR!!!

[@donaldflowers6169]

Billy Porter iconic

[@liannedoherty4816]

OH...I would LOVE it! I just love Billy Porter!❤❤❤❤

[@johnwebb2442]

Billy Porter would be perfect to play James Baldwin in a biopic and would give an excellent, knock out performance.

[@ortizmusic7115]

Finally the right artist to play James Baldwin and a project about a great man.

[@sandrarose4462]

I Love You Billy, Yes Billy is True to hisself he can do whatever he wants to do , the God in Billy can do anything, James Baldwin Yes!!!!!

[@meco4068]

WHAT!?! I am just hearing about this film, and I'm lovin this!

[@nene8369]

Jesus take the 🛞 wheel ....we trust in you Lord protect us from ourselves 😢

[@JimmieJamOfTheDay]

Yes. Jesus, please take the wheel. Guide those who look on the outward appearance so that they, instead, look on the heart like You do, Lord. Amen.

[@bubbyu77]

No ! I was trying to figure out why he was talking about this project, and it wasn’t in the Can and didn’t even have financing.

[@allyssahubbard3514]

Preach!!

[@livewithdr.andre1]

Best of luck to him 🤞🏽🎉

[@yurp7444]

If any role could 🤞🏾 James' life has material. I wanna see who is gonna play Toni? 🤔

[@keldakellie9164]

ABSOLOUTLY! Love Billies work and would love to adopt as Faerie God Mother knowing I couldn't mess around. Much love Tam Fam

[@lindahines9380]

hiv has came a long way he looks fantastic

[@deborahcross2186]

Now that will be him james baldwin

[@salyol7]

Billy porter genuine guy and seems so nice but sure has a lot to say when he speaks

[@TheeBillyPorter]

Yes I do!

[@angelaholmes8888]

Yes he does

[@creekwalker62]

Imagine this: you're in a dark alley and this guy comes out of the shadows.

[@slayaw99]

This will be epic, I can’t wait!!

[@allenwood3805]

He will make a great James Baldwin

[@lovethefields]

Does he have the range for it

[@michelleharris9178]

❤❤❤❤

[@luvlacali]

Yes Billy, Let THEM KNOW WHO YOU ARE!! ❤👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@kimberleyallen-q6s]

Billy porter

[@bcusaaus4749]

Lord!! Can’t wait for this movie!!!👏🏿

[@shereewhite4828]

I feel that the LGBTQ community is just as much God's children as any straight person. As a Christian It's my job to love, respect, pray for, help, and not judge them! I may not understand their lifestyle, but it's not for me to understand! Only God can judge them!

[@incoglido]

Let's not compare him to Angel Basset. And ok so straight from his mouth, he says people's opinions don't matter. Well at least he's honest about his feelings.

[@mi2meme2mi65]

What ever they don’t have to know baldwin opinions

[@janellerollins5893]

I'll pay to see him perform exclamation

[@daphinehopson3815]

Mr. Porter will be amazing portraying Mr. Balwin

[@Shannen-ps9ts]

He doesn't need to play that part. that's a n insult. They're using him as a clown.

[@Marcus-kc9wc]

James Baldwin was a amazing black man who happened to be gay. This guy here is his whatever sexually first and foremost. Wtf is going on?

[@j.baldwin3012]

I hope he does Baldwin justice, but if he doesn't do a good portrayal, then he'll it'll be like when Zoe Saldana played Nina Simone.

[@TheSunkissedmein2000]

This is crazy pick someone else

[@japhya0378]

I would love to see Marhersala Ali in this role. He is a much better actor.

[@kenbaker9738]

I wish I had some obscure small part in the film when it comes out. I would volunteer to play any part, esp. a part for a character that people will completely dislike. Like an old white racist A-hole type of part, that many will remember because of his own stupidity. That would be an Honor & a dream Character Role, for me before I die. (hope Billy gets to see this --one-time-offer)

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

CAP. As an English professor myself, I can assure you there are no English professors who don’t know who James Baldwin is. Even if they haven’t read him, they know who he is. This is stupid.

[@mrlij6534]

lol. only in the USA

[@Leslie-t3e]

DONT GO SEE IT

[@oliverv291]

Im sorry i don't see it with him Seems like a nice person But dont see the great talent

[@marshayemanuel4774]

I know him from Sesame Street lol

[@TheeBillyPorter]

I love that actually!

[@josephgreen3019]

Billy Porter can be whoever he wants to patry hes stalquality hes everything and he can do the d*** thing and I'm proud of black Lives do matter It should be heard

[@prometheus200]

This is going to be mess! He doesn't look like him, they are going to use make-up and a prosthetic. And the fact that someone had to tell you to do Jimmy 🤦‍♂️, but just doing it as a challenge!

[@japhya0378]

I personally would prefer someone else playing the role. Billy is just too much.

[@martinmoxey2180]

Tameron shame on you for having him on your show a walking Abomination!!

[@JimmieJamOfTheDay]

Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven things which are also abominations: "haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers." Billy doesn't appear to be any of these things.

[@jmfia2391]

He is disgusting

[@zacharylavender1568]

He loves attention!

[@carolnix8689]

He's so full of himself

[@kiaraditmasa]

wy=hy is this self hating euro playing an icon that was all about Black Love/Liberation!

[@kennethwilliams3182]

James baldwin was gay but definitely not flamboyant like Billy. I doubt if he's man enough to pull that off though.., i hope he proves me wrong.