Carrey and Gyllenhaal to Star in Big Screen Damn Yankees; Zadan, Meron & New Line to Produce- Page 3

[Roscoe]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 11:13am

Yeah, Best, you're probably right. It isn't so much a matter of Travolta's age, it is just that weird phony manner he now has, he's got an advanced case of Crawforditis, where stars just lose all contact with reality/humanity and become cartoons of themselves.

We'll see about this movie. They haven't even got a director yet, have they?

[iamchanging9]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 11:15am

I think beyonce would be fabulous in this role, especially since we know that she doesn't have to riff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9waY79yPqw&feature=related

[jsg03jd]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 11:26am

Another gay actor takes on the role of Joe Hardy... :)

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 11:33am

IMO, a dumb idea and a waste of money and time. What made the original show special was Verdon, Fosse and Walston -- all captured nicely in the movie. Camparisons will be inevitable and whoever they get, they're not going to measure up to the originals. A remake of Gypsy, South Pacific or some other classics that got butchered by Hollywood would serve a much bigger need, IMO.

[best12bars]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 11:40am

Tab should DEFINITELY make a cameo in it. He still looks terrific. He could probably play Benny (the coach), but I'll bet they give it to a bigger name. Paul Giamatti or Jeff Bridges or Ed Harris would be a great Coach Van Buren.

I think "old Joe" should be Christopher Walken. They've already worked with him, loved him, and he's the right age. He'd be great.

I'd use Walken and somebody like Frances McDormand (if she'd do it) for Meg. Or even Julie Walters, who could actually sing it well.

And for Sister and Doris, I'd use Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen. What a hoot that would be. Or Lanie Kazan and Michelle Lee. Or even ... Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams.

And for Gloria (a great role) I'd use Marrisa Tomei or Toni Collette. Honestly? I would prefer to see a "Latin lady" in this role, but I can't think of anyone the right age who could do it except for Gloria Estefan, who is wrong for the part. I'd love to see "Shoeless Joe" turn into a big Latin dance number, though. Put Rita Moreno in a time machine!

[Calvin]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 11:57am

Though I was half-kidding, he does still look great. What's the name of the guy who owns the team?

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 12:00pm

Can't get excited about this one. I've seen Carrey's antics enough and this project just opens the door for more of the same. And I'm not particularly interested in an updated version of the story or the score. Maybe it will be great. But so far, I just find the whole idea deflating.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 12:01pm

Catherine Zeta Jones would also make a good Lola, I think.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 12:15pm

I really would love either Ana Gasteyer or Amy Poehler as Gloria Thorpe. That'd be great.
Frances McDormand would be an excellent Meg. What a great idea.
I insist on Salma Hayek for Lola, if not, then someone like Catherine Zeta-Jones. No to Anne Hathaway though, I don't think she really has what it takes for Lola. I am a big fan of Beyonce as a musician, but I'm still not sure I buy her as an actress.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 12:18pm

My problem with Salma Hayek is that I find it impossible to decipher what she is saying half of the time. It doesn't help that she chooses weird syllables to emphasize. Sometimes I don't think even SHE knows what she is saying.

[TheCharleston]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 12:19pm

I wouldn't be surprised to see Beyonce as Lola, actually..

[shh282]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 12:26pm

Kate Winslet for Lola? anyone?

Posted: 2/27/09 at 12:54pm

I'm so over Beyonce to be honest. Can we please bring in someone different?

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 1:08pm

My dream Lola would be Christina Applegate or Jaime Pressly. Someone with real comedic chops. But the probably aren't "hip" enough to be in an updated remake. Beyonce would look and sound stunning, but I don't see her bringing much hilarity to the role without surgically removing most of the comedy from the script.

[jsg03jd]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 1:09pm

If they really want to "contemporaize" DAMN YANKEES, then they should cast a man for Lola.

[Paul W. Thompson]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 1:15pm

I would pay well over $100 bucks to see Carrey and Gyllenhaal do this on Broadway. I'm not sure I would pay nine dollars to see them on film.

[dfwtheatreguy]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 1:18pm

um, MADONNA as Lola - hellO?

[PalJoey]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 1:25pm

Um, goodbye.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 1:31pm

Whatever Lola wants includes facial muscles that move.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 1:32pm

um, MADONNA as Lola - Hell No!

[boombaboy]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 1:33pm

Madonna as Applegate.
And a man as Lola, HELLO! Now, that's an update!

[dfwtheatreguy]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 2:20pm

was totall joking about Madonna as Lola.

some considerations:

- Marion Cottillard
- Sarah Gettlefinger (i know, not a name, but come on...)
- RuPaul
- Jane Krakowski
- Leland Palmer (yes a little too old, but did a good "Gwen")
- Ann Reinking

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 2:33pm

Krakowski was kinda boring during Lola's solo numbers last summer.

I'm baking the Beyoncé train here.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 2:42pm

I'm saying no to Salma Hayek whereas having Lola actually be latino would kill some of the funnier Lola moments (Whatever Lola Wants, Appearing as "The wife of Shifty McCoy")

[TheCharleston]

Posted: 2/27/09 at 2:42pm

dfw - you've listed no one even remotely famous, except Reinking and Krakowski. neither of which is happening

I'm still banking on Beyonce here... I really wouldn;'t be surprised.