CAMELOT Returns to Broadway - Reviews Thread — Page 9

Robbie516 said: "Don’t you think Himesh Patel is a little young to play Arthur?"

No. He can play much older. Have you seen Station Eleven?

barcelona20 said: "Robbie516 said: "Don’t you think Himesh Patel is a little young to play Arthur?"

No. He can play much older. Have you seen Station Eleven?"

He’s so good in station eleven. Perfect casting here, I think.

Robbie516 said: "Don’t you think Himesh Patel is a little young to play Arthur?"

He'll be 32 when this opens. Richard Burton was only 35 when he originated the role. So no, he's pretty age appropriate for the role.

Wow, that casting is all kinds of HOT. 

Take all my friggin' money, please!!!

Station Eleven was the finest TV I've seen in years. Soo and Donica don't need my praise. Still somewhat hesitant about the concept for this production (and a revival of this show at all), but my interest is piqued by this fabulous casting. Cautiously excited. 

VintageSnarker said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "btales said: "Himesh Patel as Arthur

Jordan Donica as Lancelot

Phillipa Soo as Guenevere"

Patel certainly has the boyishness necessary for an Arthur, though perhaps not the gravitas he must eventually grow into. This trio would also allow the show to be the star, since none of them are selling tickets to the masses, and will certainly be interesting to have people of color in all 3 roles. But we'll see if it's true..."

Of those three, I'm only interested in Phillipa. If that's the official casting, I'm sure they'll be fine but they aren't exciting choices to me."

Had wished for better vocals from Donica so can't say I'm interested. Sher's last view efforts have left me a bit "hmm.' I've hated his community pushing the sets around. Just felt very amateurish.

How do we know this new casting is true where did we hear this? 

UWS10023 said: "A friend of mine saw the touring production of To Kill A Mockingbird and he said Richard Thomas was pushing scenery!

Hmm. If actors move scenery does equity need to approve the concept? Do the actors get paid more. I am just curious because I know unions can be very specific about who does what.


I do not mind seeing the actors move set pieces. Sometimes it is lest distracting that stagehands in black with masks."

 

Yes, Actors Equity and United Scenic Artists have VERY specific rules on what parts of a set (and which props) actors are allowed to move.  If an actor is assigned any such moves, they receive a modest ($20/week) salary increment.

Who Do you guys think will play Arthur? 

Is it a foregone conclusion that Arthur will be played by a person of color? That’s pretty cool. 

Himesh Patel was just announced as a star of Dan Levy's feature film directorial debut, Good Grief, which goes into production next spring -- so looks like he's out of the running.

 

https://collider.com/dan-levy-directing-good-grief-cast-ruth-negga-himesh-patel/

Come on Steven Pasquale.... or Chris Jackson.

Matthew Rhys would be my choice thoughts?