I'm not saying he's thin, but I wouldn't call him Chubby. I don't know...I guess I just like it when fat people play fat roles...I guess because not many fat people get much opportunity in Musical Theater, plus the whole trend with padding celebrties in fat suits...I mean if an actor actually gains the weight it's somewhat different but a fat suit, a la Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts and now Salma Hayak...
Broadway Star Joined: 10/9/04
what i dont understand is the arguement that harvey isnt a big enough name- i beg to differ. i think harvey is well known enough to play that role. I'm afraid.
if he isn't a big name, people do recognize him as that guy from mrs. doubtfire and independence day... i'm sure people also recognize him as edna... i remember seeing images of edna before i even heard much about the musical
is this official?!?!?!?! I dont mind John, he's fine...but justin?!?!?!?! i think im gonna go cry in a corner
Okay.. I'm not a big fan of Justin.
At all.
But if the people with the power to give him this part think that he can do this and do it well then I say let him do his thing.
Do I agree with him straying away from the pop culture world? Not so much, but look at it this way... If he blows in it then at least he won't try to do another musical again!!!
you all so crazy!
NO casting will ever be official until it is officially announced by a press release from New Line, the film studio making the movie...I can't even begin to understand why people write these false "reports". It's weird!
It's another example of why you guys should never believe EVERYTHING you read, ESPECIALLY online.
her are some facts:
the screenplay is not completed
no casting can be done until the screenplay is completed, budgeted and then "green lit", meaning the movie studio actually starts spending money on the creation of the film
at which point, the filming can be scheduled
THEN the film will be cast
until the role of TRACY is cast, NO OTHER young cast members will or can be cast since different actresses who will be up for the role "read" differently agewise (on screen), and those around her must look the same age...which, remember is 16ish...IN CLOSE UP!!
New Line has already showed great judgement and class by hiring Broadway director Jack O'Brien to direct his first feature film, not to mention original choreographer Jerry Mitchell and Scott & I as not just songwriters but as Executive Producers
please rest assured no one wrong for a role will get cast...it would be over SO MANY dead bodies, they wouldn't be able to get to the set over all the corpses!!
ok?
Marc
Broadway Star Joined: 6/28/03
yay Marc!
Marc- Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy life to post here, and make sure that we know the truth.
thanks marc... you're the best
i'll be waiting to hear when casting DOES begin for my chance
my life isn't any busier than anyone elses! just wanted to set the record straight
"my life isn't any busier than anyone elses! just wanted to set the record straight"
RIGHT...and how many movies/shows/albums are you currently working on?
Oy.
Hoping Harvey goes from Fiddler to Edna.
If he is not Edna then I doubt I will see the movie.
It will be on HBO in no time.
Updated On: 4/19/05 at 10:11 PM
well, I didn't say anything about tinsel and glamour!!
but we all have the same 24 hours in the day to do what we must
Chorus Member Joined: 1/12/05
It doesnt matter who they cast in the movie. You will all pay to go and see it and rush home to see who can be first to post your own review. Admit it!
If Harvey is not Edna there is no way I will go.
Nope.
Harvey or bust.
Bruce Vilanch would keep my interest but not Travolta.
Even better. Bruce Vilanch could be Harvey's husband.
Updated On: 4/19/05 at 10:17 PM
Aigoo wrote: "There was no "possible" in the article. Those two are set. John Travolta, I could understand. He did Saturday Night Fever and Grease, but Justin...blah. I just stopped reading."
Now maybe you will understand why I used the word POSSIBLE.
As Marc said: you "should never believe EVERYTHING you read, ESPECIALLY online."
I, of course, have my personal preferences, (Harvey and of course Matt) but I have blind faith that since Marc and Scott are very actively involved, they will choose the artists they think are best for each role ! I mean, come on guys, do you think that we love and care more about Hairspray than its creators ? I am happy that it is being made, period ! And I pray for a fully loaded with extras 2-disc DVD after the thetrical release !
Take care
Marc-Thanks for calming me down! I know you would never put an actor in your show if you didn't believe that they could pull it off. btw, i watched the 03 Tonys again this weekend cuz I have the fever and i love when you and Scott win. when you grab Sarah Jessica's ass and that lovely kiss. I love Hairspray!
I've always kinda' wanted to see Louie Anderson as Edna and Ricki Lake in Jackie Hoffman's roles.
Think about it: Louie's large and funny, with a croaky, distinct voice.
Food for thought...
Any opinions?
I would LOVE to see Patti LaBelle as Motor Mouth!
**hint hint, nudge nudge**
Leading Actor Joined: 11/12/03
Marc as Wilbur Turnblad! Now there's some clever casting!
Thank Goddess! So Robin Williams is still in the running?
all I know Sueleen is that your icon is definitely getting a callback!
Sue does have the most interesting icons.....
Her Idina one is priceless. I peed my pants when I saw it.
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