Barbra Streisand Reading 'Fockers' Script

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 12:58pm

Voice says: She would be NUTS (no pun intended)not to DO this

...They just signed Dustin Hoffman as Stiller's father!

NEW YORK - Barbra Streisand is reading the script for "Meet the Fockers," the sequel to 2000's "Meet the Parents," her husband, James Brolin, said in an interview on the syndicated "Access Hollywood" entertainment TV show.

"I know she is reading it," said Brolin, in an interview to air Monday. Excerpts were released in advance.


Streisand's participation as Ben Stiller (news)'s mother would mark a return to film for the 61-year-old singer-actress after an eight-year hiatus. She starred in 1996's "The Mirror Has Two Faces."


"Meet the Parents" starred Stiller as Greg Focker, Teri Polo (news) as Stiller's fiancee, and Robert De Niro (news) and Blythe Danner (news) as Polo's parents. They are slated to return for the sequel.


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Updated On: 1/27/04 at 12:58 PM

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 1:11pm

If she does this, it would be her smartest career move now. IF she is willing to let herself REALLY go - and be willing to get down-and-dirty and be seen in a less than pristine light. It's all very Dietrich in 'Destry'!

My big problem with the film is that I am physically repulsed by Ben Stiller.

[Rob]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 1:14pm

I wouldn't be surprised either way on this one, but hope she's willing to let herself go and to do it... We shall see!

[BrdwyThtr]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 1:15pm

I totally agree. She'd have to be crazy in the movie. I don't know if she's willing to let herself go.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 1:23pm

She would be a FOOL to turn this down....

If the script was Ok'd by DeNiro, Stiller and Hoffman, I think it's good enough for her....

Please let someone talk her into this....

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 2:13pm

Oh who knows. I don't think it is a matter of "letting herself go." Maybe she just doesn't want to work? But I think it would be a fun thing to see her do.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 2:16pm

Oh and Deniro, Stiller, and Hoffman have Ok'd some pretty horrendous scripts in the past. But I do hope she does it. I would be there opening day. I am still recuperating from seeing her in the audience at the Taper.

[TheaterBaby]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 7:15pm

Thank you for posting this even though I already mentioned it on this board 2 days ago.

"Oh and Deniro, Stiller, and Hoffman have Ok'd some pretty horrendous scripts in the past."
So has Barbra. Let's not forget that even though she has made herself well known in the industry as only choosing certain types of roles since 1982, she has been in some pretty crappy movies....and I love her to death; but come on! All Night Long? What was up with that?!

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[newyorkuniq]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 7:21pm

This is gonne be one expensive movie to make with those names.

[TheQuibbler]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 7:24pm

I'd like to see her do it.

But why Hoffman? Why not cast Stiller's real father, Jerry?

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 8:23pm

Good point, Quibbler. Hoffman is another one I aesthetically displeasing. Those itsy bitsy piglet eyes of his creep me out.

[shermanslave]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 8:29pm

We have all seen Ben Stiller's parents play his parents, right? Move on. I love Barbra a lot but have been really disappointed with her descent into cheesiness over the last several years. It would be great to see her accept a character role and be that funny kooky lady we all know she can be. She could be great in it. I hope if she does it, it's not just a cameo kind of thing. I want to see her do a movie that appeals to a lot of people and not just Barbra fans.

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[PJ]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 8:45pm

Ooh, Streisand is so full of herself. Someone needs to smack some sense into that old bag's head. She's not that great for cryin' out loud. Despite what she thinks.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 9:27pm

How long does it take to read a script? I mean, even taking into account slow page turning due to very long nails.

[thirdrowcenter]

Posted: 1/27/04 at 10:58pm

PJ you're so right.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/28/04 at 8:00am

Can you just hear Barbra telling Stiller:

"Umm..not bad...but I have some changes here..some notes.. yaknowhatimean.."

..and Ben going, "Thanks Barbra!..Someone get Goldie Hawn on the phone!"

Let's hope Barbra shuts the hell up and says YES!...

[TheaterBaby]

Posted: 1/28/04 at 11:50am

HAHAHAHAHA I can picture it.

Barbra's the one who keeps claiming that she wants to be in a movie that she does not direct, and direct a movie that she is not in....but will she actually do it?
I heard she's actually not that bad to work with. She just likes things to be the best they can be, and that can sometimes come off as her being picky and too demanding.
Blythe Danner has worked for her, but never had any scenes with her. I always wanted to see a movie where those two women actually acted with each other.

[robbiej]

Posted: 1/28/04 at 12:11pm

'How long does it take to read a script?'

She hasn't even cracked it open yet. She's waiting for the version that matches her roses.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/28/04 at 12:22pm

robbiej, you crack me up!

But, yeah, I think it would be soooo hilarious if she'd let her hair down and get into this role.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/28/04 at 12:22pm

She likes things to be the best they can be>.

Hello, DeNiro & Hoffman..two of the finest actors of her generation.

..Stiller, a big current star...

What else does she want?

"Meet the Fockers" on a gravestone to give her a sign...?

[Victoria Grant]

Posted: 1/28/04 at 12:34pm

I just don't see barb doing this. I think its just for publicity and it will flop.

I can't wait for the movie and I'm sure with or without barb it will be great with whom ever they get as stiller's mom.

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 1/28/04 at 12:40pm

A friend who saw Barbra on the Globes said "she looked good but very uncomfortable at being photographed where she could not control the camera." Hmm.

If not Barbra, then how about Faye! Another great Mommie!!!

[thirdrowcenter]

Posted: 1/28/04 at 12:50pm

Renee Taylor would be good

[TheaterBaby]

Posted: 1/28/04 at 1:06pm

Or perhaps even Bette Milder.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/28/04 at 1:40pm

Bette Midler could indeed work it.