Did you like "Steel Magnolias?" Are you going to watch the re-make Sunday night?

[Behind the Aegis]

Lifetime (TV for women...and gay men) is showing an adaptation of Steel Magnolias with the lead cast being African-American. I am very curious how it will be. I loved the original.

The primary cast:
Queen Latifah ... M'Lynn
Alfre Woodard ... Ouiser
Phylicia Rashad ... Clairee
Jill Scott ... Truvy
Adepero Oduye ... Annelle
Condola Rashad ... Shelby

This Sunday, 10-07-2012 at 9pm EST/8PM CST. See: http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/steel-magnolias

[skeewee08]

1. Yep I will watch

I know there a lot of white women that are up set about the remake and as an AA female I don't blame them.I do wish they would have renamed it something different.

From what I read the director was white.

[Warpy]

3. They are all fine actresses

So thank ya ma'am, this honky will be watching.

It will be fascinating to see if Condola Rashad can make the Shelby character a little less grating than Roberts did.

I'm glad it's the same script and the same title. I imagine some of the changes are going to be wonderful.

Good stories should stand on their own no matter who is playing the characters. This one likely will through almost as many variations as "Pride and Prejudice" has had through the years.

The different flavor an all black cast will add will be interesting to see.

[MuseRider]

8. Really?

Why on earth would anyone feel enough claim to anything like this to be upset about it being cast differently? I am always so stunned when I hear things like this.

Ahh well, this white woman can't wait to see it.

What a stupid way to go through life, being so possessive and bigoted.

[hlthe2b]

2. As good as the new cast looks (and it looks extremely well cast)....

I have a hard time moving past the originals... I'm afraid I've seen it too many times and that version isn't all that old to begin with (well, from MY perspective---LOL)

I'm sure it will be good, but I'm not sure I'm going to watch. Too many other options on Sunday, anyway between Homeland, Dexter, Hell on Wheels, The Good Wife, Revenge... and several others I'm forgetting. Seems Sundays are the only days worth tuning in, any more.

[Rowdyboy]

4. I plan to...loved the first movie, loved the stage-play...how could I not love this?

The cast is extraordinary. I can't wait....

[southernyankeebelle]

5. I'll be watching. Am white and it doesn't make a damn who is playing it. I think it will be able

to stand on its own. Acting is acting. I would love to see a mix of the original and this cast together. I bet it would be very fun.

[MuseRider]

6. I adore Alfre Woodard

And watching her do Ouiser will be a blast! Great casting, will record it and watch when I can. I will look forward to seeing what you all thought of it.

[FLyellowdog]

7. I think it will be great. nt

[all american girl]

9. I saw an ad for it, but didn't catch the time and date

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!! Sorry for the hollering, but I'm so excited.

[HillWilliam]

10. I will be glued to the remote. Husbear ain't gettin' it that night.

I loved the first movie and I love every one of the new cast, especially Alfre Woodard, Queen Latifah, and Jill Scott. A good story is a good story and a good cast will retell it beautifully in their own way.

[applegrove]

11. At that time in Canada "Being Elmo" will be on CBC News Network.

[Zorra]

12. Love Steel Magnolias it's one of my favorite films.

Don't have a TV so won't be watching the remake, but it sounds interesting.