Hah just look at my headshot to the left. I AM Mark, I wouldn't have to even act. And I could definitely sing the hell out of the role. I do a mean Tango Maureen.
rent rocks....it most definately has not been on broadway too long. i think its important for different generations of people to experience the same show and rent has been running long enough to discuss it with some kids who are younger than me. it has a good message and its appealing to everyone...not just broadway buffs because of its rockish sound. its one of a kind and i hope it runs for a long time. it would be really awesome if they had an original broadway cast reunion, it could be a benefit or something. Id see it in a heartbeat.
Miphba, Type_A_Tiff pretty much said it. People will put down their ten dollars if someone they know and love is in the cast. A musical won't easily bring in great numbers to the box office otherwise...most movies just don't anyway.
And the quote in my signature is from Idina Menzel's Ars Nova concert. :)
Speaking of Idina...she is the best choice for Maureen...as long as they make the movie soon enough.
Agreed, the movie would be better with unknowns. However, I think one or two "stars" would be ok, so if the movie stinks, it will still make some money. I use quotations because Jai Rodriguez, someone who is probable for the film, isn't exactly a big time star, but he can still draw people. Queen Latifah wouldn't be bad as Joanne. But I'd rather see Jai and unknowns lol.
I was playing celebrity casting and came up with a few possibilities:
Maureen- Drew Barrymore -AND- Mimi- Beyonce
good thing your not in charge of any kind of casting..lol drew barrymore cant sing a note...i can see beyonce as mimi..i think that would work tho. i think it would probably be best to cast an all unknown cast..just cause they would go more by talent then fame
I think that they could go with some recognizable names, but use theatre talent for the rest. Better yet, use theatre talent for all the roles. That will never happen though.
Brittany Murphy is a very good choice for maureen. she has the attitude and i have heard her sing..she has a great voice...i think they should cast idina tho she is starting to do movies anyways.
Jai should definately be Angel. Christina Aguilera would make a good Maureen, due to her wildness and she can sing. Mimi is tough, and so is mark and roger. I actually heard when Justin Timberlake was considering it (although he isn't anymore) that he was considering the part of Roger. That doesn't make sense to me at all!
I go 4 unknowns. But I think Robin DeJesus from Camp could be Angel. Of course, after 2 gay roles he could end up like Wilson Heredia and never get out from under
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I'd be greatly disappointed if whoever is cast in that role does not do it justice...I have yet to see/hear someone else who can do it quite as well as Idina did it.