Veteran character actress Octavia Spencer has signed on to play Minny Jackson in the film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s best-selling novel The Help. The actress, who can next be seen in Dinner for Schmucks starring Paul Rudd and Steve Carell, has known Stockett for close to a decade and actually served as the inspiration for the outspoken character. (Stockett was researching the book when she first met Spencer through their mutual friend Tate Taylor, who is the writer and director of the film.) Spencer will join Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard and Emma Stone in the Dreamworks’ production which is set to begin filming this July in Mississippi.
Octavia Spencer nabs key role in 'TheĀ Help'
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Good for her! Ms. Spencer is great in everything that she does and I hope that this high-profile role will get her more recognition. She has worked hard and it’s good to see that it may finally pay off for her.
Loved her on “Ugly Betty”!
Me too! OMG, I’ve been waiting patiently to see her get cast an interesting project, a real breakout role. I hope this is it!
All I can say is…YES! YES! YES! She is one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood!! So exciting to see her in this great role!
She’s a genius in drama (NYPD Blue) and comedy (Jesus People). Love her.
She is absolutely brilliant in EVERYTHING she does. Especially “Chicken Party” and “Geeks From Space”.
She is awesome!! Can’t wait to see her in this.
Fantastic! I can’t wait. Octavia is the perfect one for this part!
I saw her do a reading of “The Help” at my job, she was brilliant. Good luck to you!
I believe she read the part of Minnie in the audiobook version as well. I’m so excited to see this story being filmed. I’ll be in line on opening day!