Just a day after reports surfaced Beyoncé was in the process of closing a historic $100 million deal to partner with Disney on future productions (click here to read more), rumors swirled the ‘Kitty Kat’ performer would curate the soundtrack to the sequel of ‘Black Panther’ (due in theaters May 6, 2022).
Somehow, that rumor elevated to whispers she was set to portray beloved ‘X-men’ character Storm – which set off a firestorm of mixed responses of longtime followers of the Marvel franchise.
Among the disappointed, one particular detractor took to Change.org to ignite a petition to ensure the ‘Pink Panther’ star kept her award-winning hands off the next installment of ‘Black Panther.’
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Though believing she can “sing and make beautiful music,” Torrence S., of Columbia, South Carolina, launched a petition Thursday (June 11) to demand Marvel “keep Beyoncé off of the Black Panther sequel.” In a lengthy write-up accompanying the request, the author stated:
“Many others and I feel thats her vocal and physical acting is insufficient (for lack of better words).
Amidst the protests and the times we are going through, we feel like her acting sucks and can not take her serious enough to be fully entertained by her roles in movies. We would prefer that she continues to sing and make beautiful music but as far as her acting goes and we know that she knows that her skills in theatre are not worthy of such products of entertainment produced by Marvel/Disney franchises.
For better ideas of better actress to fill the role, we suggest that she be replaced by Rihanna, Zoe Saldana, Zoe Kravitz, or Zazie Beetz.”
Apparently, over 30,000 others agree. At writing, the digital petition – found here – has garnered over 30,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.
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As the petition continues to gain signatures, Matt Donnelly – senior film writer at ‘Variety’ – confirmed Wednesday (June 10) it is unlikely Beyoncé’s relationship with Disney will see her involved with the ‘Black Panther’ franchise.
As of time reported, Disney nor Bey have confirmed the extent of their reported relationship.
Portraying Storm would fit her as hell tho. I am here for it.
No it wouldn’t
Beyonce cant act
she’ll probably look good. but as soon as she starts to act…
F*** y’all
It’s not all about you.
People have too much time on their hands 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
white people out here doing the most. hilarious
I won’t question her ability to act bc that’s not my character. Most importantly none of my business. But what about me? I am a great actress! Been waiting PATIENTLY for a long time! It’s my turn. Send me on my way if I don’t show you entertainment. but at least give me a chance. #PickMe.
🤣🤣🤣
I thought u guys liked her?
They are dragging her on Twitter.
She cant act
Her speaking voice is awful
She’s not articulate at all.
Signed
Beyoncé would be a bad, s*** ass storm. I hope while Beyoncé quarantined she hired a private acting coach. She would look bad af in that costume. I’m all for it, but the comics geek want to see a dark-skinned actress in this role.
Halle Berry wasn’t a good storm either.
Ms. Berry had an on and off accent as storm.
Beyonce have zero acting skill riri gir the win
Your English is worse. Don’t you know when to use “have” and “has”? At least she does. Hmm another thing she’s better at than you
People are trying to tell beyoncè what to do with her career and trying to tell a big company like Disney how to do business. This is hilarious. She probably wasn’t a choice, but this will put fire under Disney to get her on it.
That guy lost all credibility when he suggested Rihanna 😂
The foolishness is real…
My thoughts exactly. She’s even worse.
Right I said the same thing!
Imagine listening to Rihanna’s torn voice the whole duration of a movie😭😂😂😂 she’s not even a singer that one. She talks her songs through. Hey she wouldn’t make a great actress.
You mean song like Higher?….. heheheheheeheheeeheeh
Rihanna (No, she can’t act), Zoe Saldana (She’s already in the Marvel Universe as Gamora so that’s a stupid suggestion), Zoe Kravitz (She’s the new Catwoman for DC Comic Movie Universe ), or Zazie Beetz (Already in the Marvel Universe as Domino. Disney is making Deadpool 3.)
They need to find a newcomer that they can turn into a star. Storm is also not Westernized. She needs that royal accent.
Although, I love to watch her performances. She gives you everything when she’s up there on stage singing. I’m not really feeling her entire personality in the (part 2) Black Panther movie. It doesn’t fit her. Don’t get me wrong. I believe that she is a good actoress!!! But BP’s entire cast gave the movie… Strength. She’s not “strength”.
Did you even give her a chance dumb b****?
Michael makes a well thought out comment and you respond by calling her b****. looking at all your posts on this page you are either a huge Beyonce fan boy or some how related to/know her. Calm your ass down kid.
My thoughts:😂😂😂😂😂😂😂! Yeah we dont need her ruining that gem.
I want naomi Campbell as storm
I would choose Kelly as storm over Beyonce. Period
Nooooooooooooooo… she must not be allowed to be in this movie. Pleasssseee
Why is this person only naming light skin black women/racially ambiguous women to play a dark skin storm? Not to mention dragging Beyonce acting, but wanting Rihanna to replace her? IKYFL 🤣🤣
ARE YOU READY LIONS?!
Beyonce as Storm? HELL NO! Beyonce is a stage performer no an actress. BP2 soindtrack HELL NO! There are just somethings Beyonce cannot excell in and these are two good examples.
She ruined lion king ain’t no way she’s going to ruin Black Panther.
It’s not like looking like an electrocuted albino granny half the scenes requires acting range and nuance of anybody portraying Storm. Bey, or Maya Rudolph parodying Bey, would be a cool choice. Heck, have Tamar in that Storm wig screen test. Even Iyanla Vanzant while at it! 😂
Beyonce have zero acting skill riri gir the win
She is super amazing in music and I think she can be good if shez to act the Queen character in the Black panther movie.
Please FIND HALLE BERRY!
Yeah issa no for me too. Beyonce speaking and reading a script AND acting.? Noooooo.
Signed
“That real ass can’t keep your man home”
No no no no no no no!!!
I hate haters hey. You just sitting on the couch all day and denting it, at your mother’s place even. STFU and let others do the best they can. Don’t ever be the reason that halts another person’s dream or grind.
Bittered mouth.
How tf did your parents raise you? Eww
Beyoncé is everything and more. May we not stand in the way of other people’s grind. Move along and do something with your life and don’t seek fame utilising her name. She’s a great actress, voice-over artist and musician. Grow up people.
Beyonce’s deep voice would do wonders portraying storm😭😭😭❤🎊
As someone who works in the industry, it should be only fair to allow an aspiring actress instead of an established artist. It would seem to be a cash grab. As well as she is being hired for her fans rather than talent.
As someone who works in the industry, it should be only fair to allow an aspiring actress instead of an established artist. It would seem to be a cash grab. As well as she is being hired for her fans rather than talent.