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Tuesday
Feb212017

Oprah Brings the HBO Actressing for "Henrietta Lacks"

Chris here. If you thought this week's debut of HBO's Big Little Lies was our sole oasis for actresses acting on the channel, they'll be following its seven episodes with another treat: the adaptation of nonfiction bestseller The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. In fact, it has its own big little trifecta: a major role for the acting-shy Oprah, a dramatic role for TFE favorite Rose Byrne, and Renée Elise Goldsberry's follow-up to her Tony-winning Hamilton run.

Directed by theatre genius George C. Wolfe, Lacks's story is one of family, race, and class, providing a human backdrop for for how her cancer provided important discoveries on how the disease is treated. Come Emmy time, HBO is seeking full actress prize domination with this year's slate - but do we think this could get Oprah the acting honors that often eluded her? From the looks of the first trailer, she could be some major competition:

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks airs on April 22.

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And that's just the start of it. It's like the Best Actress Oscar of 2016 all over again.

February 21, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterGlenn Dunks

I hope Kidman gets double noms in lead for Big Little Lies and supporting for Top of the lake part 2 (a.k.a. China girl).

February 21, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterCarlos

Oprah's celebrity often overshadows her gifts as an actress,Beloved is my favourite performance by her,very underrated.

February 21, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterMARKGORDONUK

I have a feeling Kidman will go supporting for Big Little Lies.

February 21, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterJohn

Oprah's going to win for this somewhere. Possibly SAG if Emmy shies away.

February 21, 2017 | Unregistered Commenter/3rtful

Seems to me like 2017 is the year the ladies of Cinema take over the domain of the ladies of TV! I can't wait for the all the drama.

February 21, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterTony T

Oh, plus Huffman and Oh for American Crime because that category wasn't stuff enough already.

Carlos, there could easily be a way for Kidman to get four nominations at the Golden Globes. Lead and support for film and lead and support for TV. It won't happen, but just imagine.

February 22, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterGlenn Dunks

I look forward to Henrietta Lacks...the book is a brilliant read, by the way! You won't be able to put it down!

February 22, 2017 | Unregistered Commenterrick gould

Oprah is coming for that Emmy!!!

I also wonder if Dame Rose Byrne could be a thing for Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie.

February 22, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterMatt St.Clair
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