Diddy goes number one with Raisin In The Sun
Sean “Diddy” Combs (center) with the cast of Raisin In The Sun
This week Diddy starred in his biggest movie role to date, reprising his Broadway portrayal of Walter Lee in a A Raisin in the Sun, and blazing a new trail in his illustrious career.
The movie, which featured Diddy and all-star cast Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald, Sanaa Lathan and John Stamos, ranked number one on Monday night, allowing ABC to turn in its strongest night amongst viewers in three whole months.
Raisin was TV’s highest-rated original movie since November 2005 among key demographic audiences; 12.7 Million viewers tuned in to see this revived classic.
Diddy’s role received rave reviews:
“Mr. Combs is commanding and fierce.” — New York Times
“The actor’s [Combs] blend of volatility, sweetness, pride, impotence and frustration registers beautifully.” — Chicago Sun Times
“[Combs] turns in a heart breaking performance!” — Us Weekly (3.5 stars)
“You’ll Never Look at Sean Same Way Again!…,” “Combs does a great, great job…finds his place in the sun!” — The New York Post
Diddy has now announced plans to live in Los Angeles to focus on his acting career. “This has been a life changing experience for me,” he says. “I love acting. In order to make movies, I have to be where the movies are being made.”
Diddy is a wonderful businessman but its a real strech for him to be a actor and he tries hard give him an A for effort but he needs more practice and a bit more seasoning to get to Denzel or Sammuel’s level
i think he did a damn good job and i can’t wait to purchase the dvd in may.
I thought he was awesome!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to purchase the dvd. Yes he might have room to grow but he is going to fill those shoes as in no time. You know he only strives for the very best to be the best. A++++++ for Diddy.
Congrats Diddy! I gotta c it even tho i’ve seen the original a year ago…this 1 seems to stand on da level of the original.
diddy did his thing in dat movie i would give it an A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I didn’t check it out. I’ll just get the dvd
to flymike:
he could never get to denzel or s.l.jackson’s level for a few reasons. The main one being he doesn’t have that level of acting talent, and because he is Diddy. People know him as Diddy. People see him as Diddy. No matter how good of a job he does there is always that reputation behind him, whether you love him or hate him. He didn’t begin as an actor, he’s a music guy, therefore will never fully be seen as a major actor.