Regina Hall revealed her feelings of jealousy when her Ally McBeal co-star Lucy Liu secured a role in the Charlie’s Angels franchise. The actress shared this during a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, where she also disclosed that she had auditioned for the project. Hall admitted her strong desire to be part of the film and her disappointment when she did not get the part.
Reflecting on Charlie’s Angels Casting and Impact
Though Hall missed out on the role, she praised the casting decisions in the film. She expressed admiration for Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz, and Drew Barrymore’s performances, emphasizing how impressed she and her friends were when they saw the movie on opening weekend. Hall acknowledged that the casting director had made the right choices, appreciating the trio’s dynamic in the film.
The Legacy of the Charlie’s Angels Franchise
Charlie’s Angels, based on the 1970s television series, stars three private investigators—Natalie (Cameron Diaz), Dylan (Drew Barrymore), and Alex (Lucy Liu)—who undertake perilous missions assigned by their boss, Charlie, whose voice is provided by John Forsythe. The original film released in 2000 was followed by a 2003 sequel, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, featuring the same leads.
Possibility of a New Charlie’s Angels Film Featuring Regina Hall
During the interview, Drew Barrymore expressed enthusiasm about Hall’s audition story and proposed the idea of involving Hall in a future Charlie’s Angels installment. Barrymore affirmed her commitment to making a new film happen, to which Hall enthusiastically responded, “Let’s do it!” This exchange highlights potential plans to revive the franchise with new cast members.
Drew Barrymore’s Longstanding Interest in a Charlie’s Angels Sequel
Barrymore has frequently spoken about developing a third Charlie’s Angels movie on her talk show. She revealed last November that she had even contacted her agent to consider Zoë Kravitz as the director for the potential project. Barrymore emphasized the importance of blending different tones in the film, and Kravitz responded positively, celebrating their deal made during the show.
At the time, I was very jealous [of Liu] because I had auditioned for Charlie’s Angels and I wanted it,
Hall explained on The Drew Barrymore Show.
I was never gonna get it, but I looked at it and I was like, ‘Who got who got Charlie’s Angels? Because it was so anticipated.
— Regina Hall
Me and my friends, we all went to see it opening weekend is that we loved every single one of you,
she said.
We were not, we didn’t have one ounce of disappointment, and I was like, ‘Lucy’s amazing. Cameron [Diaz] was amazing. You’re amazing in the film.’ So good.
— Regina Hall
If we ever make another one, would you do it?
Barrymore asked.
That’s happening somehow. We’re making it happen.
— Drew Barrymore
Because Charlie’s Angels is all about mixing tones! Let’s go!
Barrymore told Kravitz.
I can’t believe we just made a deal on television!
Kravitz responded.
