‘Precious’ Star in Talks to Join Showtime’s Pilot ‘The C Word’ THR

"Precious" star Gabourey Sidibe is in talks to join Showtime's comedy pilot "The C Word," reports The Hollywood Reporter.

She’d play a student in the class of Cathy, a suburban wife, mother and teacher who finds humor in her cancer diagnosis. Cathy will be played by Laura Linney.

Sidibe made her acting debut in “Precious.”

--Elizabeth Jensen