Daisy Edgar-Jones to lead BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL film

Oh hell yeah!

I find Cholodenko to be a magnificent storyteller and it gives me hope that her being involved with the screenplay that this could rise above the standard musical biopic. At the very least, hopefully she can fix some of the book’s more cringey moments, mostly around the Carole/Gerry relationship.

Updated On: 12/15/22 at 12:18 PM

Please just let it be better than Jersey Boys.

I was kinda hoping it'd be Sara Bareilles even though I'm aware she's too old

I had no idea who she was until I googled her name. Still don't know her work.

I hope they get Jessica Keenan Wynn for Cynthia

NOWaWarning said: "Boooo let Jessie Mueller do it!"

Jessie is almost 40 years old. I'm afraid that ship has sailed for her to star in the film at this point. Although I'd love to see her make a cameo appearance.

FANtomFollies said: "Is she a strong enough singer? I found 1 youtube video of her singing and found it very underwhelming."

“Underwhelming”?! She’s Beanie Bad, Baby. ©️

Here is what an actual singer can do.

Updated On: 12/16/22 at 04:43 PM

I've never heard of Daisy Edgar-Jones before this announcement, but I'm sure King herself wouldn't have chosen her if she felt she wasn't "right" for the part.

Here's hoping this film adaptation doesn't go the way of the misguided "Jersey Boys film. "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" is my favorite of all the "jukebox" musicals that have been produced and I've seen quite a few in my old age going all the way back to "Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical".

Updated On: 12/16/22 at 07:08 PM

FANtomFollies said: "Is she a strong enough singer? I found 1 youtube video of her singing and found it very underwhelming."

I agree. Her physical presence also seems wrong to me. Carole King was a rough and tumble gal with a very distinctive voice and while attractive, was not a traditionally pretty girl. When they cast Bette Midler to represent Janis Joplin in The Rose - they struck gold. Not sure the casting in this case will truly reflect the artist.

So I just went over to YT and watched CK sing Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow. I may actually go see the film to hear the music. Wore out one Tapestry LP and have the CD in my car.

Updated On: 12/16/22 at 09:14 PM

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "NOWaWarning said: "Boooo let Jessie Mueller do it!"

Jessie is almost 40 years old. I'm afraid that ship has sailed for her to star in the film at this point. Although I'd love to see her make a cameo appearance."

But…they let Ben Platt play a high schooler!

BrodyFosse123 said: "Carole King herself had final word on the casting so if y’all have any beef with the casting of Daisy? Take it up with Carole herself. She’s involved with this film adaptation as she was with the original Broadway incarnation.

“Daisy has a spirit and energy that I recognized as myself when I was younger. She’s a tremendous talent and I know she’s going to give a great performance,” King toldVARIETY."

Didn't she refuse to attend the opening of the show saying that it was too emotionally traumatic for her? Think Weil and Mann were much more involved (which led to many of the cuts of their parts in the show to make the show more King centered) than King herself.

Penna2 said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "When they cast Bette Midler to represent Janis Joplin in The Rose - they struck gold.

Bette Midler played rock star Mary Rose Foster in THE ROSE, which was loosely based/inspired by Janis Joplin. Midler did NOT play Janis Joplin in THE ROSE."

I am aware of that which is why I used the word represent - obviously that wasn't clear enough."


It was perfectly clear.