Post by Ebony on Jan 12, 2004 22:56:55 GMT -5
1. What songs in the movie "The Temptations" did you actually sing?
In the movie The Temptations, I sang every song except for one. The first song you hear is by Eddie Kendricks, "Paradise," is the real man himself. I was disappointed that I didn't receive credit for my work, but I am humbled that people think I sound like him. I worked hard to get his falsetto down.
2. Did the other actors in “The Temptations" movie do their own singing?
Christian Payton, who played Paul Williams, did all his own singing. DB Woodside, who played Melvin Franklin, layered most of his vocals. "Blue" sang so low that it was a challenge to get his full range. We had several amazing studio singers dub voices for Leon and Charles Malik as well as the Dennis Edwards character. It was not automatic that we would really sing the parts, I guess the producers got lucky that some of us were real singers.
3. I was wondering how did it feel to play Eddie Kendricks?
I could not believe it when I won the role of Eddie. I was overwhelmed. It was my first movie and I was thinking, "how did this happen!" I knew it was God and that He had a plan for me. I was 23 when I filmed the movie, playing from 18-late 40's. I still carry great pride in the fact that I was chosen for such a special project that touched so many people.
4. Was it hard to get into character?
I am not a method actor, so getting into character was not some mystical, prepared routine for me. I placed myself in every situation and let my real feelings penetrate the text. I tried to tell Eddie's truth and to uphold what he valued. There were little nuances that I picked up by watching videotape but basically I just let out the part of Eddie that was in Terron. At times I felt his spirit was around; especially when I recorded the songs.
5. How long did it take to get all The Temptations moves down?
We spent a little over a month before shooting to learn the songs and dance moves. Sometimes we had to learn routines the morning of some of the shooting days. I was already used to learning things quickly so I adjusted very well. We were told that in order to make this movie a success, we had to be precise and we had to look as good as the real Tempts did or people would not accept us. We worked hard to make it all authentic.
6. Do you keep in contact with any of the co-stars from The Temptations?
All five of us were really close and I believe that made the movie even more believable. I knew the guys had my back and they always looked after me as far as the art of acting on camera. After we wrapped we kept in touch a lot but our careers have kept us busy and scattered. I still have much love and respect for all of them. I don't have brothers but the were like family to me.
In the movie The Temptations, I sang every song except for one. The first song you hear is by Eddie Kendricks, "Paradise," is the real man himself. I was disappointed that I didn't receive credit for my work, but I am humbled that people think I sound like him. I worked hard to get his falsetto down.
2. Did the other actors in “The Temptations" movie do their own singing?
Christian Payton, who played Paul Williams, did all his own singing. DB Woodside, who played Melvin Franklin, layered most of his vocals. "Blue" sang so low that it was a challenge to get his full range. We had several amazing studio singers dub voices for Leon and Charles Malik as well as the Dennis Edwards character. It was not automatic that we would really sing the parts, I guess the producers got lucky that some of us were real singers.
3. I was wondering how did it feel to play Eddie Kendricks?
I could not believe it when I won the role of Eddie. I was overwhelmed. It was my first movie and I was thinking, "how did this happen!" I knew it was God and that He had a plan for me. I was 23 when I filmed the movie, playing from 18-late 40's. I still carry great pride in the fact that I was chosen for such a special project that touched so many people.
4. Was it hard to get into character?
I am not a method actor, so getting into character was not some mystical, prepared routine for me. I placed myself in every situation and let my real feelings penetrate the text. I tried to tell Eddie's truth and to uphold what he valued. There were little nuances that I picked up by watching videotape but basically I just let out the part of Eddie that was in Terron. At times I felt his spirit was around; especially when I recorded the songs.
5. How long did it take to get all The Temptations moves down?
We spent a little over a month before shooting to learn the songs and dance moves. Sometimes we had to learn routines the morning of some of the shooting days. I was already used to learning things quickly so I adjusted very well. We were told that in order to make this movie a success, we had to be precise and we had to look as good as the real Tempts did or people would not accept us. We worked hard to make it all authentic.
6. Do you keep in contact with any of the co-stars from The Temptations?
All five of us were really close and I believe that made the movie even more believable. I knew the guys had my back and they always looked after me as far as the art of acting on camera. After we wrapped we kept in touch a lot but our careers have kept us busy and scattered. I still have much love and respect for all of them. I don't have brothers but the were like family to me.
