Down to Earth (2001)

Struggling comic Lance Barton knows what it's like to die on stage. But when his life takes an unexpected turn - straight to heaven - Lance is sure there's been a mistake. Miraculously, he's right! An angel tells Lance he was taken prematurely but assures him he can be returned to Earth - in the aged body of a ruthless white billionaire. In this improbable reincarnation, Lance begins a hilarious quest to realize his showbiz dream...and, along the way, discovers the person he never imagined he could be.

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Top billed cast

Chris RockLance Barton
Regina KingSontee Jenkins
Chazz PalminteriKing
Eugene LevyKeyes
Frankie FaisonWhitney Daniels
Mark AddyCisco
Greg GermannSklar
Jennifer CoolidgeMrs. Wellington
Wanda SykesWanda
John ChoPhil Quon

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