Yes, EVERYONE on here is well aware that Britney Spears was first understudy for Laura Bell Bundy in the original Off-Broadway production of RUTHLESS!. Natalie Portman became 2nd understudy later on. Britney was no longer part of the show by that time.
And no. Natalie Portman is not a good choice for any film adaptation of WICKED. Though she has a pretty singing voice, its not powerful enough to handle what is required.
Well, I didn't know....but I also didn't care. Still don't.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
What I think is interesting is that Britney supposedly left Ruthless because she was homesick, then headed off to the Mickey Mouse club, her first album and world travel. Go figure.