New Valley of the Dolls...wait for it...with Madonna!

[artscallion]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 4:20pm

No, she's not playing Neely. She's apparently self aware enough to be up for over-the-hill Helen Lawson. This actually sounds like fun.




VALLEY OF THE DOLLS

Updated On: 1/31/14 at 04:20 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 4:23pm

Though The Randy Report sounds Really Reputable, I'm going to wait until Mario Lopez reports it on Entertainment Actually.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 4:30pm

If this is true, it'll be the most amazing thing, maybe ever. I've been hoping she takes back what she said about never doing another movie again since given the right script and director, she can be a very good actress. And this seems like the perfect vehicle for her to come back to the screen with.

[Roscoe]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 4:31pm

This kind of thing gets bandied about ever few years -- don't hold your breath.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 4:32pm

I'd love to see Madonna sink her grill into the role of a legendary stage actress.

[best12bars]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 4:40pm

I'm totally in, as long as they don't try to be "serious" about it. I want a campy collision!

[Roscoe]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 4:42pm

At last, a project worthy of Rob Marshall. It cries out for Streep as Helen Lawson.

[best12bars]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 4:45pm

I like Anne Hathaway (Anne Welles) and Jennifer Lawrence (Jennifer) for those casting ideas, but not Emmy Rossum. I like Emma Stone much better as Neely O'Hara.

[DAME]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 4:57pm

Randy Report is fairly decent. Randy is a long time broadway hoofer, chorus boy, has been in every other company of Chicago. His husband is Michael Caprio. He is Olivia Newtons Johns manager and produces the Chippendales show in Vegas. His showbiz gossip is usually from credible sources.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 5:02pm

I hope Ryan Murphy directs it!!!!

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 5:06pm

I don't know what makes me happier. This or the Chris Christie news.

[finebydesign]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 5:12pm

I wont hear it until someone makes this the musical is should be...

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 5:27pm

Not until Madonna and Miley star in a revival of APPLAUSE.

[best12bars]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 7:06pm

Perfect!

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 7:30pm

Wasn't Lee Daniels supposed to do this? Which is kind of...perfect.


The role of Helen Lawson needs someone in tune with their anger. The best Madonna can usually squeeze out is a constipated seethe.

So many good actresses in the world.

The ideal casting, of course, would be Jennifer Holliday.

Updated On: 1/31/14 at 07:30 PM

[best12bars]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 9:57pm

I'm going to dream cast the main roles now:

Helen Lawson ...

Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Cher, Bette Midler, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Helen Hunt, Vanessa Williams, Melissa Leo

Neely O'Hara ...

Emma Stone, Anna Kendrick, Miley Cyrus, Elizabeth Olsen, Jennifer Lawrence, Chloe Moretz, Ellen Page

Anne Welles ...

Anne Hathaway, Emmy Rossum, Emily Blunt, Kristen Stewart, Natalie Portman, Megan Fox

Jennifer North ...

Jennifer Lawrence, Carey Mulligan, Mia Wasikowska, Michelle Williams, Amanda Seyfried

Tony Polar ...

Michael Buble, Justin Timberlake, Usher

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 10:08pm

Cher!!!!!!

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 1/31/14 at 10:25pm

On what planet is Emmy Rossum perfect for Neely?

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 2/1/14 at 12:09am

The rumor about her dong this has been around for years, i would not hold your breath

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 2/1/14 at 8:31am

I hate to admit I've never read the book, but based on the movie I offer this remake cast:

Helen: (although I'm not exactly unhappy about Madonna) Patti LuPone

Neely: Lady Gaga

Anne: Natalie Portman

Jennifer: Amber Heard

Miriam: Laurie Metcalf

Lyon: Christian Bale

Tony: Eric Balfour

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 2/1/14 at 12:32pm

I hope that they cast a blonde as Anne Welles. She has blonde hair and blue eyes in the original novel.

[Musical Master]

Posted: 2/2/14 at 3:43pm

Madonna as Lawson... That I can get behind.

Anne: Natalie Portman

Neeley: Anne Hathaway

Jennifer: Jennifer Lawrence