Wong's orphanage, but is disappointed to learn she is engaged to a man named Deion Hughes.Īided by ex-pimp friends Pope Sweet Jesus and Lord Have Mercy and the other townspeople, Norbit meets Kate without Rasputia's knowledge and along the way, Kate teaches Norbit how to ride a bike. He is stunned to see Kate for the first time since childhood, and his affection for her reignites as he learns she is using the money she obtained from selling her clothing business in Atlanta to buy Mr. Afterwards, he discards his wedding ring and vents his anger about Rasputia's infidelity at a puppet show for the orphans. Wong, who refuses to sell them his business and does not hesitate to use his spear and pistol to intimidate them.Īfter catching Rasputia cheating on him with her tap dance instructor Buster Perkin, Norbit calls her the "Queen of Whores" during their argument, which results in her chasing him through the neighborhood. The Latimore brothers run a " security business", instilling fear in the entire community except Mr. Norbit is also belittled by Rasputia's three older brothers Big Black Jack, Blue, and Earl, working as a bookkeeper at their construction company. They marry each other as adults, but Rasputia begins insulting and controlling him, especially accusing him of adjusting her car seat when she is driving her car. They also play-marry each other with Ring Pops, but are separated after Kate is adopted two weeks later.įive years later, a tough, overweight girl named Rasputia Latimore rescues Norbit from playground bullies and eventually becomes his girlfriend, but soon grows into an arrogant and tyrannical woman. It was negatively received by critics, and was nominated for eight Golden Raspberry Awards, as well as nominated for the Academy Award for Best Makeup.Ĭhildhood friends Norbit Albert Rice and Kate Thomas live at an orphanage doubling as a Chinese restaurant called The Golden Wonton owned by Mr. The film was a box office success it grossed $159 million worldwide against a production budget of $60 million. Norbit risks everything to be with her, but must also contend with Rasputia who has an agenda of her own. Eddie Murphy portrays multiple roles including the eponymous Norbit and his abusive obese wife Rasputia regretting ever having married her, Norbit decides he has had enough of her behavior at about the same time that his childhood sweetheart Kate returns to his life with plans for the orphanage where Norbit and Kate grew up. It was released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures on February 9, 2007. The film co-stars Thandie Newton, Terry Crews, Cuba Gooding Jr., Eddie Griffin, Katt Williams, Marlon Wayans, and Charlie Murphy. ‘The House Next Door’ begins shooting next week in Atlanta, GA.Norbit is a 2007 American comedy film, directed by Brian Robbins, and co-written by, co-produced by, and starring Eddie Murphy. Katt Williams will appear in the Owen Wilson and Ed Helms comedy, ‘Father Figures’ (2018), to debut in December. Epps wrote, co-produced, and starred in the film. Mike Epps recently wrapped filming for ‘The Trap’ with T.I. Audiences responded well to ‘Meet the Blacks’ so we’re happy to give them another dose of dysfunction with, ‘The House Next Door’.” I don’t know how we’re going to keep it together on set with these two at the top of their game. Producer Deon Taylor stated, “Mike and Katt are so comedically explosive together. This will mark Mike Epps and Katt Williams’ second collaboration since co-starring in ‘Friday After Next’ (2002). Bresha Webb, Zulay Henao, Andrew Bachelor, Lil Duval, Michael Blackson and Tyrin Turner join Epps and Williams for ‘The House Next Door’. The original ‘Meet The Blacks’ (2016) cast members are returning for the sequel. The film is directed by Deon Taylor, Roxanne Avent and Robert F. He convinces himself that the man (Williams) is actually a vampire bent on stealing his family. When an extravagant pimp (Williams) moves into the neighborhood, Black (Epps) draws his own conclusions. ‘The House Next Door’ follows Carl Black (Epps) – a best-selling author who moves his family to his childhood home so he can find the peace to write his new book. The film is a direct sequel to ‘Meet The Blacks’ (2016) and spoof on ‘ Fright Night’ (2011). The comedians co-star in the upcoming urban comedy-thriller, ‘The House Next Door’. Mike Epps & Katt Williams are hitting the big screen together for the first time in 15 years.
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