Tyler Perry Filming Scenes in Decatur Public Housing
The movie maker is shooting "Single Moms Club" at the Allen Wilson Apartments.
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Filmmaker Tyler Perry was shooting scenes Tuesday for his new movie, "Single Moms Club," at the Allen Wilson Apartments in Decatur.
Trucks and trailers lined Electric Avenue near the Community Resource Center and a catering station had been set up in the parking lot behind nearby Lilly Hill Baptist Church. Perry has a city permit to shoot on Wednesday, too.
On Monday, Perry directed scenes at the Waffle House on East College Avenue in Avondale Estates. He has a permit to shoot for 10 days there.
Imogene Mosley, a resident of Allen Wilson Apartments, said Tuesday she was happy to see the activity.
"I love it," she said. "It's good for the community."
Her friend, Patrenia Winston-Scott, came to visit from Grand Rapids, Mich., and was surprised to discover the movie was being made. She saw Tyler Perry walk by and called out to him, but he didn't respond.
"He's not as tall as I thought he was," she said.
The website www.movieweb.com says the movie is about single mothers forced to come together after an incident at their children's school. The movie will star Perry, Nia Long, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Zulay Henao and William Levy
Lionsgate will distribute the movie, which is expected in theaters May 9, 2014.
Katie Abel at Decatur City Hall said Perry has permits to shoot Wednesday in Decatur and may seek permits for more days.
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Waffle House
2850 E College Ave, Decatur, GA
Ralph Ellis
12:06 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
If you ran into Tyler Perry, what would you say to him?
N.G.
1:24 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
I would tell him that his movies are dumb, he is extremely overrated and the only reason he has a billion dollars is because a bunch of idiot black people like watching other idiot black people. Talent-less hack. When I think of all the great movies that are made, with tremendous writing and acting, how this man can even have a modicum of respect in the entertainment industry id beyond me. Or is it that most people feel like me but won't say anything?
Mad Black Woman
5:30 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
There is nothing wrong with a billon dollars. Mr. Perry is focusing on real issues that an idiot like you do not understand. We love a real man, MAD
James Cockerham
9:24 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
I would say, "Thank you for filming in Decatur instead of Hollywood.
Glenda williams
7:50 am on Sunday, December 2, 2012
Why do everything has to come down to race with you American people , dammmm...but thanks for being a coward N.G cause I bet you wouldn't call a black person talent-less to they face
Andrew Price
9:04 am on Sunday, December 2, 2012
Tyler Perry, YOU ROCK!
Benita
9:25 am on Sunday, December 2, 2012
N.G Sorry to disappoint you, People of all colors enjoy his films. It protrays what can happen in all families. You wanted one second of fame to make stupid statements. Give credit where its due not black or white. Its why our country is in a mess.
Peach
8:47 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
I'd ask him to give more public notice when he needs extras...and thanks for all the laughs!
Wendy Martin
10:02 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
Tyler Perry is not thiniking about the lower class Americans and that's why he did not say anything to the lady. He only wants the lower class Americans money for his not so good movies anymore!!