If they made a movie of DRS, what celebrity do you guys think would be versitile enough to play Norbert Leo Butz's part, assuming that he isn't a big enough celebrity for the movie. Any other Brad Oscar fans that think he should have been Franz in the Producers movie???
you do mean a musical version of DRS right? cause the musical is based on a movie with the same name, but with just no music, starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/1/05
I would not see the movie if the original broadway cast had no part of it!
YES I mean a musical version...current celebs that could replace Butz???
Actually, the film version from the eighties was actually a remake of another film called, "Bedtime Story."
As for your question, I think that no one else could replace Butz (I didn't see the show, but I have the cast recording.)
Since it is total fantasy, why not just insist Butz play the role. Or maybe one Steve Martin.
Was gonna say... there is a movie...
But yea, Nobert is perfect in the part, he does such a great job. I dunno who could replace him.
I usually don't do this, but...
Dane Cook could do it.
Jack Black
Broadway Star Joined: 6/14/05
Brad Oscar was offered the part of Franz but had to turn it down because he was signed on to play Max on Broadway. I'm a huge Brad Oscar fan, but I think the producers may have made a smart move by getting another name like Will Ferrell.
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on the line of dane cook...
stephen lynch, I think he'd do a much better job. He's really funny and can sing well too.
Also, I agree with Jack Black more than anyone, he has that craziness about him that would make it work well, and he can also sing.
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