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#101

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

Posted: 2/28/09 at 12:05pm

I think it makes for a steamier dynamic when Lola is older than Joe.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
#104

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

Posted: 2/28/09 at 1:58pm

dfwtheatreguy, Witherspoon (who would probably be serviceable) is unavailable.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

Updated On: 3/1/09 at 01:58 PM

#105

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

Posted: 2/28/09 at 3:40pm

"-"Six Months out of Every Year" will be cut for being too politically incorrect"

Why not add a few husbands complaining about their wives watching too much baseball?
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#106

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

Posted: 3/1/09 at 7:00pm

Charlize Theron has great song and dance skills that have yet to be utilized on screen (Nicholas Hytner cast her to play Roxie when he was doing the film version of CHICAGO, but when he was scrapped as the director, so was she.)

I think she has all the sensuality, charm, beauty, and screen presence to nail a role like Lola, as well as the recognizable pedigree to go along with it.

Of the current crop of talent in Hollywood, she would be my first choice.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

Updated On: 3/1/09 at 07:00 PM

#108

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

Posted: 3/1/09 at 7:04pm

I guarentee you if there is a GYPSY remake then Meryl Streep will be up for the role. Guarenteed.
I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&. "Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."
#109

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

Posted: 3/1/09 at 7:10pm

Whoa, I liked Carrey's version of "And I Am Telling You I Am Not Going." Especially the last note. And Larry's horrified reaction.

And I like his horrible version of "I Am The Walrus." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPkytVdy5Us
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

Updated On: 3/1/09 at 07:10 PM

#113

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

Posted: 3/1/09 at 10:18pm

OMG OMG OMG. so were doing this show at my school. im playing sister.. im happy its going to become a movie, but i agree on most topics that its a safe show... but fosse and hollwood kinda have a thing for each other...
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#115

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

Posted: 3/2/09 at 12:38am

Chenoweth would be fantastic as Gloria, after all, she was this close to being cast as another annoying reporter-Mary Sunshine--why not cast her in this part? She'd be a hoot. My only issue with casting her as Gloria is that she doesn't have the big belty voice required for the part. She'd be hilarious as Sister too but she's too young for the part. I always thought Sister was close to Meg's age.
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#116

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

Posted: 3/2/09 at 1:16am

I think that Carrey would actually a very funny Applegate and Gyllenhaal will probably be fine. I think Katie Holmes would be a fantastic Lola, as long as it is not Beyonce.
"I saw Pavarotti play Rodolfo on stage and with his girth I thought he was about to eat the whole table at the Cafe Momus." - Dollypop
#117

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

Posted: 3/4/09 at 4:57pm

I think the idea of Jaime Pressly as Lola is interesting. She's been wanting to do a movie musical for a while.

Rose McGowan could also be fun.

Jaime singing Fever: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZJ_b9MFtWw
Rose singing Fever: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntEWQRN08Bw
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
#120

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

Posted: 3/11/09 at 3:06am

I must be the only one who thinks Jenifer Lopez could do Lola.
Yeah I know, she has babies but she still can dance. ( and more importantly she hasn't done much since the babes and her price would be cheaper that Adams or Witherspoon)
#121

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

Posted: 3/11/09 at 4:42pm

I would say it's going to be Beyonce' and I ain't thrilled. It just seems very safe unimaginative casting. With quasi-rap video versions of her songs on TV.

Charlize Theron and Jennifer Lopez would be excellent casting.
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#122

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

Posted: 6/18/09 at 11:41am

So, Anne Hathaway was on the View this morning, and along with confirming that she'll be playing Judy Garland in an upcoming biopic, she also confirmed that she is in the works to star in an upcoming movie with Jake Gyllenhaal.
She didn't say what it was, but does anyone think that she could be playing Lola. Or maybe Gloria? She could make a great Gloria.
#123

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

Posted: 6/18/09 at 11:57am

I am ready to be beaten to death for mentioning this...and it will more than likely never happen...

But Fergie might make a deccent Lola...if she has the acting chops. Her "Be Italian" in the Nine trailer aint half bad.

Just throwing her out there, as I think she has a more "seductive" quality than a lot of the names that are out there.
Baritone in search of a role in a new musical...
#124

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

Posted: 6/18/09 at 11:59am

Damn Yankees wasn't the movie she was talking about, Bodes.

http://www.annehathawayweb.com/hathaway-gyllenhaal-team-up-for-in-love
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
#125

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

Posted: 6/18/09 at 12:03pm

Anne Hathaway would make a great Gloria? Is that a joke? Anne is much too "fresh-looking" to play Gloria. You need someone a bit older and jaded for the role.

How about Allison Janney for Gloria? I know she may not want to do another musical at this point but Gloria only has the one song. I think she'd be great in the role.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".

Updated On: 6/18/09 at 12:03 PM

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