Who are the characters in Dreamgirls based on?

SUPREME BEINGS: WHAT ‘DREAMGIRLS’ GETS RIGHT. As much as Deena Jones, Beyoncé Knowles’ character in “Dreamgirls,” was modeled on Diana Ross, the film’s main character, Effie White, was based on Etta James, according to composer Henry Krieger.Click to see full answer. Regarding this, who are the Dreamgirls based on? The Supremes Secondly, who is Effie White based on? Florence Ballard Beside this, who is the character Jimmy Early based on? Eddie Murphy as Jimmy “Thunder” Early; inspired by R&B/soul singers such as James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and Marvin Gaye, is a raucous performer on the Rainbow label engaged in an adulterous affair with Dreams member Lorrell.Who was Eddie Murphy portraying in Dreamgirls?In Dreamgirls, Eddie Murphy plays James “Thunder” Early, a character who’s part James Brown, part Little Richard, and all Eddie Murphy. As a fan of the musical, he was excited to be cast in the film. “I’m much older than the rest of the cast,” he says. “I saw the original play on Broadway 25 years ago and I loved [it].

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