'Williams, Vanessa (VII)' was offered the role of Leticia, but turned it down because of the full frontal nudity. Angela Bassett purportedly turned down the role of Leticia, stating "I wasn't going to be a prostitute on film..." However, Lions Gate Production President Michael Paseornek and the film's producer Lee Daniels rebut Bassett stating that she was never even offered the role, and was already committed to another film. The landlord on Leticia's eviction notice is Rob Ortiz ...[Read Story ]