9 to 5 Film Version?

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 6/9/12 at 9:48pm

I know the Broadway musical flopped, but I've always had a lot of affection for it and, in my opinion, it was under-appreciated. Does anyone else think it would make a great movie? My dream cast (and one I think would sell a lot of tickets) would be:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Violet Newstead
Anne Hathaway as Judy Bernly
Carrie Underwood as Doralee Rhodes
Alec Baldwin as Franklin Hart, Jr.
Melissa McCarthy as Roz Keith
Jason Sudeikis as Joe
Molly Shannon as Margaret

Thoughts?

[wdwfreak]

Posted: 6/9/12 at 10:06pm

It was a movie... Or are you saying make it a musical movie

[random person 112]

Posted: 6/9/12 at 10:22pm

I don't know if there would be a real market for this. I love your suggestions though, except for maybe Carrie Underwood. I just don't see her being a terrific actress, but most of the cast is great.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 6/9/12 at 10:35pm

Wasn't there a Legally Blonde movie musical with Kristen Bell attached a while back?

[TheatreKid3]

Posted: 6/9/12 at 10:37pm

I agree about 9 to 5 being under-appreciated, and I think more people are starting to realize it.

[mpd4165]

Posted: 6/9/12 at 11:17pm

I only saw the version that went on tour and felt it treated the show like a Dollywood attraction rather than legitimate musical theater. That said, I do get a kick out of the score and absolutely LOVE the original film. I'd be curious to see who'd approach the musical on film.

[gabrieljwickedone]

Posted: 6/10/12 at 1:04am

This could work.

Kristin Chenoweth for Doralee!

I like the Molly Shannon suggestion, but more for Roz. Margaret isn't a big enough role for her.

Alec Baldwin is an interesting choice...maybe Victor Garber?

For Violet I agree with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

And for Judy....Debra Messing. That would be wonderful.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 6/10/12 at 3:21am

I saw 9 to 5 on tour and hated it. It was boring, long, and the set was hideous.