Christopher Walken is Wilbur in the Hairspray Film!

[thejcm]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:03pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/101463.html

That's quite possibly the most amazing thing ever.

I loooooove Christopher Walken.

[TheAudrey3]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:14pm

Is it just me who's a little wary that this is the third "confirmed" Wilbur?

[thejcm]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:22pm

But this is reportedly straight from Scott Whittman's mouth, so I took it a little more seriously.

(I only take it as the 2nd "confirmed" Wilbur because Billy Crystal was never anything more than a very strong rumor.)

[glindaberry]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:22pm

It's been Billy Crystal, Jim Broadbent, and now, apperantly, Christopher Walken.

[thejcm]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 9:00pm

I'm definitely not good at searching, I went back a couple pages and didn't see anything while skimming...anyway, there's another thread on this, so ignore this one now, haha.

[best12bars]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 12:55pm

I just love when "gossip goes wrong." So much for Broadbent!

Walken? Okay.

I'm going to wait until the movie comes out, and I see who's up on the screen that night.

THEN it'll be confirmed.

[madbrian]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 1:01pm

I think he is terrific for the role, although I do wish he were a bit shorter. Actually, with him in the role I wouldn't mind it if they added a new number for him.

[mateo]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 1:04pm

i have a feeling timeless to me will have a huge dance break. it will be hot!

[mejusthavingfun]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 2:22pm

So funny, I was just talking to my friend on the subway about Wilbur. We were both very dissappointed when Crystal bailed. This is PERFECT casting! This film is gonna ROCK!

[All_For_Laura]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 2:28pm

Wow, Oh Wow!

[madbrian]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 2:32pm

I need more cowbell...

[Sumofallthings]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 2:53pm

Easy, guys.. I put my pants on just like the rest of you - one leg at a time. Except, once my pants are on, I make gold records.

[JamesMacon]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 3:17pm

I think he will be great, although I find him very scary. I hope he has fun with the role!

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 3:26pm

I know I stand alone, but I detest Christopher Walken. I know he's talented and all, but I never got it.

[To The Stage!]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 6:31pm

Haha..this is amazing! What an awesome cast!

..(besides Zac Efron)

[greeneyed_one]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 6:40pm

I hadn't realized James Marsden had been cast as Corny.

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 6:45pm

i cant really imagine Christopher as Wilbur, but I think he will be good all the same...im not too familiar with him though, so ill probably be pleasantly suprised
:P

[OnMyWay]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 6:46pm

Tap Dance anyone?

[MTVMANN]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 6:49pm

I didn't know that Michelle Pfeiffer was going to be Velma! That's Cool!

I think the Christopher Walken could be great a Wilbur, Think of his character from "Blast to the Past."
Updated On: 8/17/06 at 06:49 PM

[mateo]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 6:52pm

thats just what i thought too!

CW in 'Blast from the Past' has a Wilbur look.

[best12bars]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 10:54pm

They should add a tap dancing break for him in the film, since he's so damn GOOD at it.

Maybe in "You're Timless To Me," since both he and John can really "cut a rug."

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 10:58pm

My heart fell to the floor, as this is the most amazing thing ever done since the creation of Sprite.

::takes a drink::

Walken.

[mateo]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 12:11am

hey ya'll thats my idea!

[alterego]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 4:01am

I'm with you Bettyboy72 ! Please no extra dancing than what should be there. He is a BAD tap dancer. Clunky.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 9:50am

I am so not happy about this...