Disney to distribute and release HAMILTON film with OBC in Oct. 2021 — Page 3

poisonivy2 said: "When this was being filmed wasn't there some scuttlebutt that one of the OBC had refused to sign a release so this couldn't be released? Tell me I'm not dreaming that this happened?"

If I remember correctly, the issue was with Leslie, who ended up doing the recording.

OBC cast-member Betsy Struxness had evidently called out or left the production prior to its filming, and she has LOTS to say about that:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Ho5NnBcMp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Call_me_jorge wrote: I’m sure Scott Rudin could’ve gotten something close to 75 million had he filmed Hello, Dolly, but alas....

Not in a million years.

She sounds very bitter about it. I mean if all the leading roles are still in it is it still considered an original Broadway cast with *just* a Broadway company? Is the way it's being marketed by LMM on Twitter as the OBC just a way to hype it up? I never got a chance to see Hamilton's original company because of how ridiculous the prices were, but as long as the leading roles are actually the original cast, I could honestly care less about who is in the company.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "OBC cast-member Betsy Struxness had evidently called out or left the production prior to its filming, and she has LOTS to say about that:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Ho5NnBcMp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"

Emmy Raver-Lampman, another OBC member who isn’t in the film hasn’t said anything about it yet. Wonder if she feels the same.

Simple enough to brand it as "featuring the original Broadway stars" if there's going to be a fuss about it. Or ignore and nobody in the general public will know or care.

haterobics said: "The question is... did they leave the show on their own before the taping? If so, oh well... And, did they have the opportunity (like Groff) to come back for a week?

But yeah, most people are going to stop caring beyond the featured players."

I remember reading about this tape before it was announced it would be on the big screen. Jonathon Groff had left the show by the time of taping, but he came back specifically for the taped performances, so he should be appearing.

everythingtaboo said: "Disney rarely if ever does acquisitions, so there must be something else included in the deal."

George Lucas and 20th Century Fox would disagree.

everythingtaboo said: "So if they're calling this a movie, does this mean it's fine to call the OBC a soundtrack? Kidding! (Kind of.)

I can't imagine this is $75M for a movie alone, especially one that Disney had no original hand in producing. Disney rarely if ever does acquisitions, so there must be something else included in the deal."

Well, this is gonna make a lot more than $75 million, and I imagine there’ll be other money besides the box office, as Disney could probably make their own Hamilton themed merch off of this

BrodyFosse123 said: "Based on the comments posted on social media, it’s apparent the masses are assuming this is a motion picture adaptation and many are hoping Lin-Manuel Miranda plays Hamilton in “the film.” The headlines are misleading as 95% isn’t bothering to read the articles with the full info on what this is. "

Just tell them yes, he will play Hamilton in the film, but he will be wearing a cat suit and meowing the songs.

I don't know how the filmed performance will do with the general public, who probably will have different expectations for a movie, but I'm happy they're doing it this way. I always was skeptical about a film adaptation, because Hamilton just seems like such a theatrical experience (including the suspension of disbelief required) and I could never figure out how it could work as a movie. I also don't know what is meant by the description of some sort of hybrid film/theater experience. We'll see. And I wish I felt better about America right now. Perhaps things will improve by next year.

But as with many musicals, it's thrilling just to think of seeing those performances again (including Miranda's, who was out sick the night I saw it). Everyone is going to get to see Daveed Diggs' brilliant performance. Renee Elise Goldsberry in "Satisfied." The whole cast, really. We always wish that original casts in beloved shows had their performances recorded in their primes. Because Hamilton has been such a blockbuster, this is a rare chance for it to happen

Live theater has a thrill that films can't quite match, but movie musicals can do things that live theater cannot (closeups, different angles). I do hope that whatever tricks are done for the film, that there's a straight-up version included in the set that would just be a single camera that doesn't move. One of the most impressive things about seeing the show from the rear mezzanine of the Richard Rodgers was seeing all the lighting work and choreography that is actually more striking from a distance - along with Leslie Odom Jr. singing to the folks in the rafters in "The Room Where it Happens." I've seen some other terrific Burrs, but that's still my favorite moment in a Broadway theater.

There are plenty of things about seeing the OBC of Hamilton that I still remember nearly 4 years later. I think it's terrific that all those people who couldn't afford tickets, and in most cases still can't, will get an opportunity. Miranda isn't doing this to be charitable (he'll make plenty of money on this) but this is a win-win.

Fosse76 said: "everythingtaboo said: "Disney rarely if ever does acquisitions, so there must be something else included in the deal."

George Lucas and 20th Century Fox would disagree."

Well aside from acquiring our entire childhood...but in terms of individual projects, it's a Disney rarity. So there must be something else in the deal.

It is annoying that on the radio this morning they were saying, "A Hamilton movie is coming! And it's with the original cast!" Literally no one except people that tend to look closer are thinking, "I wonder if it's the filmed version of the stage show."