Nine-year-old Oscar nominee Quvenzhané Wallis at the White House. (AP Photo/File)
“The sun will come out tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow, there’ll be sun.”
The words and the tune are familiar, but the decidedly hip-hop twist belies a completely different story: that of the orphan Annie, who, in 2014, just happens to be Black.
On Wednesday the world was given a sneak peek at the new “Annie” – starring Oscar-nominated child star Quvenzhané Wallis and the ever talented Jamie Foxx – as the first trailer hit the Internet. The 2:30-minute clip shows a modern spin on the beloved tale of the mistreated orphan who went on to be adopted by one of the world’s richest men. Featured are the streets of Harlem and a mayoral campaign, as well as revamped versions of the classic songs.
“What will tomorrow bring?” The trailer asks its audience.
Quvenzhané Wallis as Annie…
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March 10, 2014 at 6:16 PM
I’m really excited. She’s beautiful, and Foxx should be incredible. Also, Rose Byrne is the perfect choice. This cast is ideal in context of the spirit of the shown, and skin color has nothing to do with it. Diaz as Hannigan doesn’t sit so well, though.