I wonder why no one has mentioned Alice reprising her role. She's no star outisde of Broadway, but if they surround her by more famous people it could work. I'm sure she'd get buzz around Oscar season and could possibly join the legue of people who've won a Tony and Oscar for the same performance.
Diana- Alice Ripley, Toni Collette (though I agree about Tara) Dan- I'd love to see Patrick Wilson, but George Clooney? Gabe- Zac Efron Natalie- options kinda limitless Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine- Jim Carrey or Neil Patrick Harris for either, or either cut or expand Dr. Fine's role Henry- Skylar Astin (he's got Hamlet 2 behind his name)
You're reminding me of people you hear at the movies asking questions every ten seconds, "Who is that? Why is that guy walking down the street? Who's that lady coming up to him? Uh-oh, why did that car go by? Why is it so dark in this theater?" - FindingNamo on strummergirl
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
I think after Rent they aren't gonna have broadway actors reprise their roles. For such a massive role they definitely wouldn't cast a broadway actress.
...everyone was doing the mambo and drinking golden cadillacs...
no zac effron please. not that i hate him or anything, i'm not one of those. i just think he seems like too much of a goodie two shoes. the role should be played almost like a villain at some points like aaron did. i'n my opinion it works best like that.
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Drew - ??? Sherrie - Britney Murphy Lonny - Jack Black Dennis - Seth Rogen Stacee Jaxx - Patrick Wilson/James Marsden Justice - Jennifer Hudson Hertz - Tim Curry Franz - Zac Efron Regina - Kristen Bell
I actually quite like those Rock of Ages choices... Except for one... Zac Effron as Franz? Normally i wouldn't mind, but after seeing Wesley Taylor play it, I would be disappointed with anything less than amazing, and i just don't know if he could (or would want to *he's going for something more serious, remember?*) pull of such a goofy role.
And Kristen Bell's voice doesn't really seem rock enough for this show... LOVE the idea of her in Wicked or something more... sweet and bubbly, but she's not a rockstar (unless she gets cast and totally suprises me, in which case i'll eat my words)
I LOVE James Marsden for Stacee Jaxx!! He's freaking dreamy.
Also, where have we heard that there is actually going to be a rock of ages movie made?
springawoken819, New Line has the rights. I believe the shows book writer, Chris D'Arienzo, attached to direct. Patrick Wilson was apparently offered the role of Stacee Jaxx.
My Thoughts on the Rock of Ages Movie Cast- I pretty much agree with JP except for a few. Drew - Constantine Maroulis (We know he can sing it and he is a "name") Sherrie - Kristen Bell/ Hillary Duff (my preference is towards the former) Justice - Michelle Maise (she has played Justice in EVERY production and if D'Arienzo is directing I doubt that'll change) Franz - Jake Gyllenhaall Regina- Katy Perry? Fergie? someone of that nature.
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
Hillary Duff? That would turn off ROA's audience BIG time.
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas." -Danmeg's 10 year old son.
all that jazz- I was trying to think of someone who could sing the role and would look good in stripper attire.
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
Billy Elliot (A remake ala Hairspray or Producers): Billy-(This would be some unknown actor most definately, though if anyone deserves it from Broadway, my vote is for Trent) Dad-Robbie Coltrane Grandma-Elaine Stritch or Maggie Smith Brother-Daniel Radcliffe Mrs. Wilkinson-Meryl Streep
Also, the cast list posted for 9 to 5: PERFECT! Kristin, Kathy, and Alec: PERFECT!
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas." -Danmeg's 10 year old son.
He actually has the acting chops, singing ability, credits to pull it off. His HSM fame wouldn't hurt either...plus he doesn't look too dissimilar to Aaron :)
I like the idea of Kate Winslet, but her singing voice is too soft I think. Bringing in a major star for the role would be fantastic because I imagine the film being difficult to sell...
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas." -Danmeg's 10 year old son.
For the 'In The Heights' movie I would like to see Jennifer Lopez play Daniela. Somebody told me she was being linked to the movie and I think that would be the perfect role for her. For some reason I see Mario Lopez playing Usnavi. I would think they would want to get somebody who is a "big name" in the lead role. However, I think Usnavi should be played by somebody more lanky and 'corny'.
"It's about the Benjamins, not the Bernsteins."-CapnHook
Well, he got by fine in Spring Awakening with his vocals; plus, with those magic studio buttons, I'm sure he'll sound great.
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas." -Danmeg's 10 year old son.