Question 1

Why did Laurence Fishburne initially refuse to play Ike Turner?

Accepted Answer

Laurence Fishburne turned down the role of Ike Turner five times, but changed his mind after learning Angela Bassett had won the role of Tina Turner.

Question 2

How did Tina Turner react when she first met Angela Bassett, who was cast to portray her?

Accepted Answer

Tina Turner walked up to Angela Bassett, looked her up and down, smiled, and said out loud, 'She's perfect!' upon their first meeting.

Question 3

What did Tina Turner say about the film's portrayal of her life story?

Accepted Answer

Tina Turner stated she wished the film had contained more truth, but the studio felt the public would not believe everything that actually happened to her.

Question 4

Who performed the singing for Ike Turner's parts in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Laurence Fishburne actually sang Ike Turner's parts in the film.

Question 5

How were Tina Turner's songs handled for Angela Bassett's performance?

Accepted Answer

Angela Bassett lip-synched all of the songs, with Tina Turner singing all the tracks herself, as Bassett admitted she isn't much of a singer.

Question 6

Why did Laurence Fishburne initially refuse to play Ike Turner?

Accepted Answer

Laurence Fishburne turned down the role of Ike Turner five times, but changed his mind after learning Angela Bassett had won the role of Tina Turner.

Question 7

How did Tina Turner react when she first met Angela Bassett?

Accepted Answer

When Tina Turner met Angela Bassett, she looked her up and down, smiled, and said out loud, "She's perfect!" for playing her.

Question 8

What did Tina Turner say about the film's accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Tina Turner stated she wished the film had contained more truth, but the studio felt the public would not believe everything that actually happened to her.

Question 9

Who actually sang Ike Turner's parts in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Laurence Fishburne actually sang Ike Turner's parts in the film.

Question 10

How were Tina Turner's songs performed in the film?

Accepted Answer

Angela Bassett lip-synched all songs while Tina Turner sang all tracks herself; Bassett admitted she can act and dance but isn't much of a singer.

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