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#51

re: Carrey and Gyllenhaal to Star in Big Screen Damn Yankees; Zadan, Meron

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?
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#54

re: Carrey and Gyllenhaal to Star in Big Screen Damn Yankees; Zadan, Meron

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.
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#55

re: Carrey and Gyllenhaal to Star in Big Screen Damn Yankees; Zadan, Meron

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!
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#57

re: Carrey and Gyllenhaal to Star in Big Screen Damn Yankees; Zadan, Meron

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.
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#59

re: Carrey and Gyllenhaal to Star in Big Screen Damn Yankees; Zadan, Meron

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.
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#64

re: Carrey and Gyllenhaal to Star in Big Screen Damn Yankees; Zadan, Meron

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.
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#72

re: Carrey and Gyllenhaal to Star in Big Screen Damn Yankees; Zadan, Meron

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
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#74

re: Carrey and Gyllenhaal to Star in Big Screen Damn Yankees; Zadan, Meron

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")
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