1. Kuku: A young wild hen. She feels lost amongst her kind. She is an impertinent free thinker, always wanting to know the what, how and why. Constantly challenges the status quo.
1st choice- Meredith Grey.
Reason- If Meredith Grey of Seattle Grace Hospital had been an actual person, she would capture the very essence of Kuku. The Grey’s Anatomy lead character truly embodies the spirit of the quirky young hen.
2nd choice- Miley Cyrus
Reason- To appeal to that demographic... you know... the demographic in whose hands the fate of the global entertainment industry lies- Ms. Miley Cyrus would get a call up.
3rd choice- the original actress off the BBC radio drama version of Belonging
Reason- Just listen to her!
In the interest of publicity, Lindsay Lohan might want to consider it as a perfect chance to make her big comeback. Or if Paris Hilton is still interested in proving herself as an actress...
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2. Mama Kuku: The long-suffering mother of Kuku. A typical hen; silly and easily panicked. The prattler; quite happy with life as it is and of the mind that Kuku would do well to follow suit.
Reason- Her ‘Vera’ on Meet the Browns gives her my vote. Just the right touch of ditzy!
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3. Jobo: The pompous rooster believes all life in the veld would come to a standstill if he were not there to crow. A dominant know-it-all.
Reason- He did some interesting voices when he appeared on an episode of Tyra’s show. For this reason, I do not think Jobo’s posturing would be too hard for him.
2nd choice- Justin Chambers, the guy who plays ‘Alex Karev’ in Grey’s Anatomy (yes- it is my favourite TV show) could do the arrogant rooster as well. Though what he was thinking when he took the role of that JLo pursuing dweeb in the wedding planner eludes me. Here’s a movie his kids would enjoy watching... I wonder if that would be reason enough to lure Brad Pitt to consider taking the role?
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4. Bere: The matured alpha female Hyena in the pack. Open-minded. Has bursts of fierce temper.
Choice: Meryl Streep.
Reason: Mama Mia showed she can let her hair down and do humour. Meryl Streep bears this uncanny resemblance to a former boss of mine. Especially in ‘The Devil wears Prada’. My boss to the boot! I was terrified of this lady and yet revered her which is the right mix of the feelings Bere’s character inspires around her.
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5.Ruma: A young alpha female Hyena. Bere’s sister. She is the embodiment of viciousness at its meanest. The staunchest bigot.
Reason- I can hear Whoopi’s voice playing the menacing Ruma
2nd choice- Vanessa Williams.
Reason- How many can do meanness quite like the Ugly Betty vixen?
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6. Zino: A young male Hyena. Ruma’s devoted sidekick- her shadow and, on occasion, echo. The wimp/stooge of the pairing.
Choice- Ashton Kutcher
Reason- He could pull off the hyena sidekick with aplomb.
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7. Guinea Fowl: Adult male Guinea Fowl. Ruma’s feeble victim.
Reason- I would love to see everyone’s favourite comedian give new meaning to the angry resignation of this wretched bird.
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