Much like the outcry when it came to the casting of Nicole Kidman over Debra Messing as Lucille Ball earlier this year, Twitter has spoken up on the matter of casting when it comes to Hollywood icons yet again.
Actors are not clowns there to be the butt of a joke or fill some slot for stock roles like 'funny fat girl,' they're people who are there to tell stories and embody others.
Several talented comedians have made generations of fans laugh with their wit, insults, and polarizing humor. Enstars takes a look at 15 gifted performers who have set the golden comedy standard for years to come.
In a recent interview Aaron Sorkin clarified that the development of the Lucille Ball movie was still at a very nascent stage and nothing is confirmed yet.