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Rihanna Lands Debut Film Role in 'Battleship'

By: Erik Davis on July 27, 2010 at 3:18PM Comments (8)

Following in the footsteps of folks like Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Simpson, Rihanna has decided that now is the time for her to make the leap from singer/performer to leading actress. Variety reports the gal has nabbed her first acting role in Universal's Battleship, based, of course, on the popular board game.

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The 2012 movie thankfully won't feature Rihanna sitting at a table playing Battleship for two hours. Instead, it will follow a fleet of ships that are forced to do battle against an enemy of unknown origins … which, yes, we already kinda know are aliens. Cowboys & Aliens, Battleships & Aliens … what's next? My Little Pony & Aliens? (I think I'd watch that. You?)
 
I'm a little iffy on the choice to cast Rihanna since this will be her first big-screen role, and it's in a really huge summer blockbuster. While I'm sure they'll find some way to get her singing in the flick (and I'm sure she'll have a tune or two on the soundtrack), I'm just surprised they're giving her such a major film for her first go-round. Already starring in Battleship are Alexander Skarsgard and Taylor Kitsch, and the film hits theaters on May 18, 2012.
 
What do you think about this being Rihanna's first big-screen role? Is it a good choice for her, or should she have chosen something more sing-songy like a movie-musical?

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  • Jul 29th 2010 11:59AM

    100000265539249  said...

    She doesn't need to start her movie career in a sing song movie but I do not think 1st role should be leading lady role. Maybe she will surprise me. The movie does sound a little ridiculous and maybe they wanted her as leading female role to bring in more crowds to watch movie.

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  • Jul 29th 2010 8:44AM

    cutielocks  said...

    She's a rockstar, one of the biggest right now. I hope she brings in the dollars because that's what the industry is really about. I love looking at her onscreen, and may she rock and roll!!!

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  • Jul 28th 2010 6:33PM

    blackpanthershay  said...

    From a fellow Barbadian..hope she does well

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  • Jul 28th 2010 4:45PM

    ThatGuyThatLovesMovies  said...

    HAHA battleships and aliens, perfect role for Rhianna, no one is gonna take this movie seriously and no one is gonna take her seriously in an acting role. It's like this movie was made for here. Wouldn't it be great if an alien threw her off the one of the ships? Then it would be perfect.

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  • Jul 28th 2010 9:46AM

    kw2k  said...

    Wow. They left off Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson....

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  • Jul 28th 2010 8:28AM

    moviefiendbb  said...

    evry1 always expects a singers first role to be a singing role, well bravo to this vocalist for thinking outside the box and choosing a role thats unlike what she does every day. Me, Id rather see a vocalist choose something(a role) that shows their acting ability or lack of so i can judge them solely on the performance they gave. So bravo, once again to Rihanna for choosing a role that hopefully launches a successful acting career to add to her successes already!!

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  • Jul 28th 2010 6:14AM

    elle0222  said...

    this movie can't be THAT big a deal. it sounds utterly ridiculous (having nothing to do with Rihanna)!

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  • Jul 27th 2010 5:38PM

    Javajive  said...

    I wish the very best to the young Soul Lady-Vocalist RIHANNA with this exciting Role part she's participating in the BATTLESHIP Movie with Actors Taylor KITSCH-he was "electrifying" in X-MEN "Wolverine" and The Covenant & Alexander SKARSGARD-I've heard of him/I do believe his from the hit HBO Series "True Blood"...'how chilly. Anyway, thrilled for Ms. Rihanna in such an exciting Action film: in case you get butterflies from Acting/have the right backup Acting coaches and of course BATTLESHIP CAST & Crew Team will be there for support...'your be just fine. All the best to such young Stars.

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