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Rodney Perry, comedian co-host of the highly popular 'Mo'Nique' Show, is hitting the big screen.
Perry will co-star in the latest installment of the Tyler Perry Madea dramedy's, 'Madea's Big Happy Family.' He will appear as Harold; a henpecked man who has completely lost control of his family.
The drama/comedy, was written and directed by Tyler Perry and was adapted from Perry's stage play, which is currently touring throughout the United States. Perry began filming this month and will appear alongside Perry, (who is reprising his role as the pistol packing Mabel "Madea" Simmons,) Bow Wow, Loretta Devine, Lauren London, and Isaiah Mustafa.
Production is slated to wrap in early September and the film will hit theaters April 22, 2011.
No stranger to film, Perry has starred alongside Matt Damon in the film, 'The Informant,' as well as appeared in 'Bushwacked,' 'Chicago Pulaski Jones' with Cedric The Entertainer, 'Johnson Family Vacation' and DVD releases 'Legacy,' 'Redrum' and 'Showstoppers.' According to a rep, the role has him comfortably wearing his comedic skin and delivering his unique brand of hilarity alongside a stellar cast of characters.
Perry will continue to appear on 'The Mo'Nique Show,' broadcasting daily on BET. Season two of the late night show will begin airing in October.