In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You- Page 5

[nicole neumann2]

Posted: 11/10/08 at 9:25am

I am very happy that they are makeing a movie of In The Heights. I loved the show. i would love to see the whole cast from the show to do it. like they did with RENT. i don't want to see movie, or singers stars been in it. i want to see the whole cast. no a fenfes!!!!!!!!!.....nicole

and same with Wicked

[James885]

Posted: 11/10/08 at 11:59am

i would love to see the whole cast from the show to do it. like they did with RENT. i don't want to see movie, or singers stars been in it. i want to see the whole cast.

Yeah, because having the original cast worked so well for the Rent film.

Look at all the recent movie musicals: Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, Sweeney Todd and Dreamgirls all had at least one bankable Hollywood star to draw people in. These days, movie musicals have to have stars with box office draws in order to have any chance of making money. This is especially true with In The Heights since I doubt that anyone outside of theater fans and New Yorkers is familiar with the show.

[EnWashingtonHeights]

Posted: 11/10/08 at 2:42pm

Well for Rent it was ten years after they first played the roles on Broadway.
For In The Heights it would be 2 or 3.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 11/10/08 at 3:15pm

The main issue with RENT was not that the actors were too old (though it certainly was an issue), but that their performances came off as to theatrical, uninspired, and lacking for the screen. Take Adam Pascal for instance, he barely registered on the screen and he lacked any sort of star power on film to carry the whole thing as the romantic lead.
Rosario Dawson and Tracie Thoms on the other hand were able to bring in a new take on the roles and tone down their performances for the silver screen.
Even if the whole cast had been great at acting on film, nobody knew who they were, nobody cared. Unfortunately, films need names to succeed, especially movie musicals.

[crushgroove]

Posted: 11/11/08 at 9:08am

Why would anyone think that Robin DeJesus is too old for the part on film? Have you actually ever met him?! I've been friends with him for a couple of years...he could pass for much younger than his 23 years.

I really find it odd that people think this wouldn't do well. Don't underestimate the OTHER core demographic...and I don't mean the theater people...this show is about the latin american community! I think they will come out in droves, just like they have to the show. I think they find it refreshing to see their community portrayed positively. And if they promote the way they did the show, I think it could do modestly at the box office.

I think since Lin Manuel is involved...I think it will be made right. I can only imagine if Mr. Larson had been alive and had a hand in making the film, it would have turned out much better. Maybe Lin will take on directing duties like John Cameron Mitchell did ala Hedwig.

And yes, Mandy Gonzales would not work on film...I do love her in the part, amazing voice.

Luiz Guzman would make a hilarious piragua guy.
If Jennifer Lopez is producing, she possibly may take a smaller part like Daniella...which I think she'd be great for.
Though I do hope they will get some of the orginal cast back...especially Robin and Olga...both of whom have done film work. Olga was one of Madonna's cousins in Evita.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 11/11/08 at 3:11pm

Oh god. I can see the BroadwaySecrets submissions already.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 11/11/08 at 3:17pm

Ugh. Robin de Jesus is too old for the role NOW.
Tommy Kail should direct.

[bwayfan3]

Posted: 11/11/08 at 11:02pm

How about Adrian Bailon from the Cheetah girls. as far as I know she's puerto rican, knows how to dance, speaks spanish, and she sings. although i don't know if she's going to be able to handle those high notes, nina has to sing.

[JP2]

Posted: 11/11/08 at 11:34pm

What about Christina Milian?

[Burning_Oasis]

Posted: 11/12/08 at 12:17am

I am not that familiar with ITH, but I think they should consider Krysta Rodriguez for the film. I know she understudies some of the parts in the show, is talented, and is young. If anyone in the cast has a shot at being in the film, I think she should have a pretty good chance.

Sure, she isn't a name,her only screen role that I am aware of was some character in Gossip Girl, but why does every character in a film musical have to be a name? Doing a movie like this could give her a big break into the film business.

[toanythingtaboo 2]

Posted: 11/12/08 at 8:48am

I would imagine that Lin will be one of the only Broadway stars to be in the film, whether thats 'right' or not is another matter.

They could give the 'original' fans a nod by including some of the Broadway cast in fleeting roles, so it doesn't feel like the show has totally been swept away from us?

[JP2]

Posted: 11/12/08 at 5:51pm

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