And The Director Of Wicked (Movie) Will Be... — Page 2

I don't know WHY people are suggesting Rob Marshall. His movies are a miz of art, sexuality, and style. Wicked requires fantasy, magic, and SFX. Rob Marshall would be a terrible choice for Wicked. His talents are Great for Chicago, Nine, and maybe other musicals like Cabaret, Sweet Charity and other projects in that category of musicals.

Tim Burton is great for Fantasy, Magic, and lots of SFX, but he also is very dark, and that will not fly for Wicked. Wicked DOES need an element of darkness, but not to the level of Tim Burton's taste.

A great directorr for Wicked, IMO, would be the Chris Columbus. He did a terrible job for Rent (even though rent is not a show meant for the screen by ANY director, imo), but think of the Justice he did for his Harry Potter movies. The way he told the sentimental story mixed with the fantasy elements was excellent. As long as the script is well written (because Rent's was garbage) he'll be great.

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Chris Columbus would be great.

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Chris Columbus would be a good choice. I always pictured the Wicked movie to be somewhat like Harry Potter. Especially the Shiz scenes (similar to Hogwarts)

This all seems pretty iffy to me. Imdb is not known for being extremely reliable.

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It will definitely be the musical Wicked, not the book...no point in pressing the matter. However, later on I'd imagine some sort of Wicked novel/mini-series will appear on tv perhaps.

They'll keep in a lot more of the novel I'd imagine, a lot was only cut for the stage show (timing etc) but in the film, a lot more time will be available. It will begin a lot more like the book I feel, because Glinda floating down in a bubble won't be as impressive on film...starting with the 'beginnings' of Elphaba would be great.

I too always associated Shiz with Hogwarts, but a bit less cheery...in the film they need to be careful to not Harry Potterize the place. Same goes for the Emerald City, they need to stay away from what the Wizard of Oz gave us...make it less Disney and literal with all the green.

They probably would keep the ending of the show, because the film needs to appeal to children/teenagers and making it so sombre would not go down well. Plus, I'd hazzard a guess and say the story line will be almost exactly the musical plot, but thickened out - rather than changing anything major.

But you won't complain about Joe Mantello who's the worst director ever? And he "staged" this thing and at least it worked for the tweens.

I'd like to see a non-musical version by Guillermo del Toro.

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I don't think this is a good choice at all.

They need someone darker (I love the idea of Cuaron) to tackle it. It's a dark piece in some ways and would work best if interpreted a bit darker on screen.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/fullcredits#writers

Baz is only listed as "attached," meaning there is NO confirmation. It is NOT set in stone. If you recall, Sam Mendes was once "attached" to SWEENEY (something I'm still bitter did not come to pass).

That poster was fan-made. Note the "POSTER MADE BYYYY:" credit.

And people...this is not, not, NOT going to be a dark adaptation of the book. Let's stop bringing it up! Do you really think they would do that? Maybe somewhere down the line -- but not this movie, not now. No one would risk that.

Luhrman is one of my favorite directors. Guillermo del Toro would probably be my first pic for a WICKED film, Luhrman would probably not have made my list, but I think he'll make an interesting film either way.
Rob Marshall is great but he is completely wrong for the project.

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I'm actually kind of excited about this. I hope it's official.

I'm sure this will change. I seriously doubt this is happening any time soon.

Depp - Galinda
Bonham Carter - Elph
Christopher Lee - the Wizard
Bonham Carter - Nessa
Depp - Boq
Depp - Fiyero
Bonhan Carter - Morrible

No thanks.

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