Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live! — Page 3

#51

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 3:35pm

Not that it would knock her out of the running but I can confirm Anna Kendrick is still with Pitch Perfect 2 till mid-august. Not saying they couldn't go 2 weeks without her...

#52

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 3:36pm

What about Menzel as Peter Pan?

She has the perfect facial structure to play the crocodile and you didn't mention that?

How rude. Please apologize.

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#53

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 3:58pm

Mary Martin was 47 when she did Peter Pan on TV. This is Kristin Chenoweth's new mantra. Granted, we now have HD TV.

#54

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 4:05pm

Only if Idina plays Peter with green skin and sings a song about flying....Oh wait didn't she already kinda do that?

#55

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 6:22pm

This is really exciting. Walken is talented and well-known, but just risky enough to get people to tune in. I think he'll be great- he can sing and dance, and he's got a great kooky tone that will lend itself to the kind of cartoonish fantasy that this version of Peter Pan can be.

#56

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 6:23pm

If they wanted to cast the closest present-day equivalent to Mary Martin in the role, I think Chenoweth would be the best option in terms of ability, physical type and name recognition. I don't think that's what today's TV audiences are looking for, though (why cast another "Mary Martin" when you can just re-watch Martin's version?) I'm guessing they'll cast it younger.

Also to clarify, I'm not saying Kristin Chenoweth is exactly like Mary Martin, but in terms of thinking about their getting a "modern day Mary Martin" as Peter Pan, Chenoweth is probably the first person I would think of.

Updated On: 7/13/14 at 06:23 PM

#57

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 6:29pm

I love Walken, but isn't he a lot too old. He is supposed to be their father...that would mean he fathered the kids in his late 50s / 60s. He would be terrific as Hook...but Mr. Darling...yuk!!

If they are looking for a star, I think Amy Adams is a great idea, but doubt she would do it. If not, how about...Kelli O'Hara, particularly if Walken is in it. She is as close to Mary Martin as anyone we have, and is younger...although the hi-def comment is valid.

Anne Hathaway if they need a name?

Didn't see the prior comment before I sent this...good point re Mary Martin-like not really necessary; but if they need a name, not a lot of candidates that aren't 40ish.

Updated On: 7/13/14 at 06:29 PM

#58

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 6:31pm

What about Celia Keenan-Bolger for Peter Pan? She was in "Peter and the Starcatcher" a couple of years back, so she has experience with the rough storyline. Kelli O'Hara would be good, but maybe slightly too old.

#59

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 6:32pm

The suggestions in this thread is proof enough that the average the of posters here is around 4.

#60

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 6:54pm

Also, for those who are interested: I have heard that Rob Ashford will be directing/choreographing again, and Derek MacLaine will be doing the sets.

(Not really surprised by this, as they both did Sound of Music last year and frequently collaborate with Zaden/Meron).

Updated On: 7/13/14 at 06:54 PM

#61

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 7:06pm

Yes, when the president of NBC says they are definitely getting a big star for the role, I'm sure that Celia Keenan-Bolger, Kelli O'Hara, and Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child are the first people to come to mind.

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Updated On: 7/14/14 at 07:06 PM

#62

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 7:21pm

^^^^. LOL

#63

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 7:24pm

Let's just get Bianca del Rio so I don't have to get totally trashed to enjoy this broadcast this time.

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#64

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 7:25pm

My now teen daughter asked "when do they announce Ariana Grande as Wendy?"

#65

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 7:34pm

Damn you, Jordan Catalano - I just spit out a mouth FULL of my Martini at Joe Allen

#66

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 7:38pm

"I need this person from Aug. 5-Dec. 5, so that knocks out the Kristen Bells of the world"

Leaping lizards--why so long??

#67

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 7:38pm

"when do they announce Ariana Grande as Wendy?"

#68

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 7:40pm

"Damn you, Jordan Catalano - I just spit out a mouth FULL of my Martini at Joe Allen"

You log onto BWW while at Joe Allen?

#69

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 7:41pm

But ray, you don't seem to understand that Celia Keenan-Bolger is uniquely qualified to be in this, what with her having a rough idea of what it's about and all.

#70

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 8:18pm

The Walken casting is perfect and will probably attract an audience that would otherwise have never tuned in.

As for Peter, I just knew they were never going to find a b-list, let alone a-list, male star for the role.

#71

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 9:30pm

I wouldn't be surprised if Ariana Grande is being considered for Wendy. But the timing doesn't make sense if her new album is coming out in August. I can't imagine she would forgo press for that to do a musical (unless the early rehearsal commitments for Peter Pan aren't crazy).


For Peter...Cristin Milioti will be too busy with A to Z, right?

#72

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 9:43pm

Ariana won't do it cause she is too busy trying to win a GRAMMY! ( According to Stephen casey).

#73

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 9:53pm

I heard from a very reliable source, that Miley Cyrus is most likely playing Peter.

#74

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 9:56pm

You're kidding, right?

Updated On: 7/13/14 at 09:56 PM

#75

Christopher Walken cast as Captain Hook in Peter Pan Live!

Posted: 7/13/14 at 10:01pm

I heard the same thing from Lohan.