DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS: The Movie Musical

Apparently, MGM wants to get more involved in the movie-musical game if FAME is a hit. They are developing a film of the musical version of their property to follow FAME and (the just announced) VALLEY GIRL in their quest to "re-conceptualize" (read: re-package old ideas) their 80s "nostalgia classics" (their words, not mine). A friend of a friend is knocking out the script as I speak, supposedly aiming to be equal parts old film and stage musical.

Fun show, fun score and could be a fun time at the movies ala HAIRSPRAY, though the score certainly isn't on that level. The show definently could use a few new songs (especially a new opening number as neither one work) and a few cuts (I could see the songs for the subplot all disappearing and turning "Like Zis/Like Zat" into something for everyone).

Norbert should do the movie but since that ain't gonna happen my vote goes to... anyone but Jack Black. ANYONE.

Lithgow may have a shot at reprising his stage role, but I bet they'll aim for a bigger name (Michael Douglas would be fun if he could sing and if you've seen any of his recent dark comedic work you might agree- EDIT: and they could cut "Love Sneaks In" (which they will anyway) and he could Rex Harrison it).

A million possibilities for the other roles...

I'm just glad there's a post-NINE musical I've seen and enjoyed on stage (twice) actually happening (and no, FAME and VALLEY GIRL do not excite me in the least).

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Updated On: 6/3/09 at 02:59 PM

Dunno if this is old, but I believe the rights are avaliable now on MTI.

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Best idea I've heard all week, scaryclowns!

I LOVE that idea! Plus, Martin has just released a quite successful CD (and performed on the AI finale)... plus, who could forget "Tut"? He could do wonders in the other role... and sing "Love Sneaks in" (or a similar small ballad, if neccessitated).

I could even see him playing opposite Black (who is destined to play the role, though I generally dislike him besides TROPIC THUNDER, in which pretty much everyone was at the top of their game).

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I don't really care for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, but I'm always in favor of movie musicals.

I'd love to see Anthony Hopkins as Lawrence, Jack Black as Freddy, and Anne Hathaway as Christine.

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I like the ideas of Jack Black and either John Lithgow or Steve Martin.

I like the idea of a bankable Anne Hathaway too. Reese Witherspoon sings too...right?
However, I think that Catherine Zeta-Jones could sing the role better than either of them.

Glenn Close is a good choice for Muriel, imo.

Wow, NPH as Freddy is genius!

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I'd love to see Hathaway or Witherspoon, two of America's sweethearts, tackle Christine. The audience would eat up their wholesomeness throughout the film, then (SPOILER!) be utterly shocked to see their beloved starlett turn to the dark side. I love it!

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My cast:

Lawrence: Hugh Laurie
Freddie: Jack Black
Christine: Anne Hathaway
Andre: Kevin Kline
Muriel: Megan Mullally

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When people refer to Anne Hathaway as someone who can compare to Sherie Rene Scott vocally, I die a little inside.

Seriously, people. Why not someone who can sing AND act?

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Kevin Kline would be a great Lawrence.

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I totally dig the idea of Kevin Kline!
But I loved John Lithgow, and I've always been partial to NLB as Freddie.

Annelise Van der Pol would make a cute Christine in my opinion.

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Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence, Jack Black or NPH as Freddy (depending on whether I'm in the mood to make people cross or not), and Amy Adams as Christine.

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