Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Jon
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#0Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 2:02pm
Supposedly thety reason Jim Broadbent had to bow out of the HAIRSPRAY movie is that he's going to do the SWEENEY TODD movie - playing Judge Turpin I assume.
Opinions?
#1re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 2:07pmI could see him as Turpin.
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#2re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 2:09pmIt would have been a good choice on his part.
#3re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 2:17pmHope this is true - he would make a great Turpin.
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#4re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 2:25pmDoesnt the Hairspray movie start filming soon, and Sweeney in early 2007? I'm not sure about that, but I think so.
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#5re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 2:26pmThat's what I was to say Midwest. It does not seem like the shooting schedules are going to overlap too greatly. I don't see a reason why he couldn't have done both films.
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#6re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 2:34pm
"The movie is set to begin shooting in early February at Pinewood Studios near London, with rehearsals and pre-recordings beginning in NOVEMBER and DECEMBER. A late 2007 release date is planned."
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#7re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 2:42pmThanks, pab.
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#8re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 3:20pm
While I think he'd be a good Turpin... I could see him as Pirelli or the Beadle as well.
Hell, I'd just be glad he was in it!
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#9re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 3:26pmI think the major question is whether or not he can sing. He was dubbed over for Moulin Rouge, and the music in Sweeney is much more difficult.
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#10re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 3:30pm
Wait -- so that wasn't him doing "Like A Virgin"?
eta: Not that Judge Turpin really sings that much, because I'm betting the judge's Johanna doesn't make the cut regardless.
Updated On: 8/24/06 at 03:30 PM
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#11re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 3:35pm
Who sang for him in Moulin Rouge?
Cause I really hated their voice in Spectacular Spectacular.
Why is this on the off-topic board?
I can see him as judge.
#12re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 3:37pmI can't remember the name. I'll have to pop in my well-worn copy of the DVD when I get home.
"You're the worst thing to happen to musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber!" --Family Guy
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
#13re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 3:46pm"In the "Like a Virgin" number, Jim Broadbent's voice is dubbed by an opera singer, mimicking Broadbent's own vocal performance. "
"Smart! And into all those exotic mystiques -- The Kama Sutra and Chinese techniques. I hear she knows more than seventy-five. Call me tomorrow if you're still alive!"
#14re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 3:52pm
Saw the exact same thing, but everyone knows that imdb.com isn't the most reliable source. I seem to remember them saying something about the fact that he was dubbed over on one of the DVD special features. Either that or I've been believing a lie for the past 5 years!
"You're the worst thing to happen to musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber!" --Family Guy
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
Updated On: 8/24/06 at 03:52 PM
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
LionessInWinter
Broadway Star Joined: 8/23/05
#15re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 10:49pmIt was announced in July in Variety that Jim Broadbent is filming "And When Did You Last See Your Father?" with Colin Firth this fall. I think it was announced before Hairspray and perhaps may have conflicted with it.
#16re: Jim Broadbent in Sweeney movie
Posted: 8/24/06 at 10:58pmI'd rather see Broadbent as The Beadle or Pirelli than Judge Turpin. I still think Christopher Lee would make a GREAT Turpin.
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