Board Thread:Off-Topic Fun/@comment-5367821-20130209055547/@comment-5521796-20130211000025

''When Whitney Houston signed on to the film, she was listed as producer and in the role of Cinderella. However, she later asked Brandy to audition for the role of Cinderella, saying “I’m already 33 years old, and I want you to play Cinderella”. Brandy only agreed to do the part if Houston played her fairy godmother, because she was her “idol”.''

This is what she said, and again Hollywood does that all the time even with white people. They ask specifically for actors with specific qualities or sometimes even a specific actor. Tim Burton often requests Johnny Depp for his films.

But we still don't know for sure if she went with Brandy anyway even if there was another actress who auditioned who was better. And I believe Whitney wouldn't do that. Sure they're may be some casting directors who do do that, but I don't think that happens as often as you think it does.