Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Beergoggles
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/30/05
#25re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 7:59pmThenardier... your pics are making me laugh... and i'm too tired to laugh!
#27re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 8:10pmI'm all for the original cast- I know it is NEVER going to happen...but just thinking about that cast makes me happy.
#28re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 8:24pm
Tracy Turnblad-Marissa Jaret Winokur
Edna Turnblad- harvey
Penny Pingleton-kristen bell (from reefer madness)
Wilbur Turnblad-Billy Crystal
Amber Von Tussle-Katey Holmes (i have an audio of her singing whatever lola wants on rosie, she was good)
Motermouth' Maybelle-Aretha Franklin
Velma Von Tussle-Glenn Close
Seaweed-Usher Raymond
Corny Collins- John Travolta
FunkyFool
Swing Joined: 4/13/05
#29re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 8:26pmI think Carly Jibson is the perfect Tracy for the movie. I wouldn't normally even pick someone who's done the show before but she was THAT good to me.
AuditioningWaitress
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/05
#30re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 9:02pmAs long as they cast Marissa Jaret Winokur I'll be happy! I thought she was amazing!
#31re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 9:05pm
OH GOD! That Katie Holmes reminded me of her "On My Own" recording.
::snort::
BAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHahahAHahahahahaha!
#32re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 9:36pmDidn't she sing 'On My Own' on Dawson's Creek?
#33re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 9:36pmDidn't she sing 'On My Own' on Dawson's Creek?
#34re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 10:15pm
I second the original cast idea!
And when I met Laura Bell Bundy outside Wicked, I didn't particularly care for her attitude...just for the record...
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#35re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 10:16pm"Laura Bell Bundy is a crazy bitch, she's really a crazy pschyo bitch."--Marissa Winkour
#36re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:03pm
I think Mandy Moore would make a great Amber. And I would be very sad if Harvey weren't cast.
What about Victor Garber as Wilbur?
marymagdalene
Swing Joined: 10/6/03
#37re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:11pm
Dakota Fanning could not play Tracy, Penny, or Amber as she was born in 1994, which makes her only 11...
Just a bit TOO YOUNG for this role, unless they wait 4 years before they make it...
Maybe Dakota could have a bit part when they have the youngsters on the Corny Collins show?
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#38re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:16pmI would be so thrilled if Matt Morrison was Link again for the Hairspray movie. I'm assuming they would choose Marisa only because she was the Tony winner and that she is a little bit known in the Hollywood industry, but I think I would need Matt to probably go see the movie in the theatres.
#39re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/20/05 at 3:28amI agree, I hope Marissa gets it. As for Harvey, I think he's the best choice for the part, as he was FREAKIN AMAZING... but, should they decide he is not right (as hollywood tends to be a bit jaded when it comes to making the right choice), the only other people I could see doing it are John Goodman, or Bruce Vilanch... Bruce I'm a little skeptical about giving the archival performance to over Harvey, but I also think it might not be a bad idea, I really do like him :)
#40re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/20/05 at 3:41am
Besides me as Link, or even Fender...I wouldn't mind Mandy Moore as Amber (after Saved! I think she could pull it off) or even Penny...not that she could hit the notes. I am all for an unknown Tracy.
Akiva
#41re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/20/05 at 11:54amMary Bod Davis said Aretha had turned the Motormouth role down. Who can give u reasons, wise men never try....
#42re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:03pm
If you have a problem with some of my choices, I can't do anything about it. I think they're all perfect fits.
Tracy Turnblad - VANESSA OLIVAREZ (not a fan of Marissa)
Edna Turnblad - HARVEY FIERSTEIN
Penny Pingleton - LACEY CHABERT
Link Larkin - JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
Amber Von Tussle - KIRSTEN DUNST
Wilbur Turnblad - BILLY CRYSTAL
Velma Von Tussle - GLENN CLOSE
Motormouth Maybelle - LORETTA DEVINE
Seaweed - MARIO BARRETT
Corny Collins - DONNY OSMOND
Mrs. Pingleton/Gym Coach/Warden - ANA GASTEYER
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#43re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/20/05 at 1:21pmSo, regarding Laura Bundy, are we saying her performance in RUTHLESS was type casting?
#44re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/20/05 at 1:26pm
Dakota, too young?
Never. She can do anything!
She is SUPERWOMAN!
Me, I like to laugh.
Me, I like to love.
#45re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/20/05 at 1:44pm
Tracy Turnblad - A total unknown (C'mon... this could be such a star-making role.)
Edna Turnblad - John Goodman
Penny Pingleton - Anneliese Van Der Pol
Link Larkin - Justin Timberlake
Amber Von Tussle - Mandy Moore
Wilbur Turnblad - Billy Crystal
Velma Von Tussle - Glenn Close or Christine Baranski
Motormouth Maybelle - Queen Latifah
Seaweed - Some rap star that will appeal to the masses. Not good with names.
Corny Collins - Donny Osmond
Mrs. Pingleton/Gym Coach/Warden - Jackie Hoffman
PhantomMag234
Leading Actor Joined: 5/28/05
#46re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/20/05 at 6:44pm
Tracy Turnblad-Vanessa Olivarez
Edna Turnblad-John Goodman
Penny Pingleton-Kelly Clarkson
Link Larkin-Chad Micheal Murry
Amber Von Tussle-Brittney Murphey
Wilbur Turnblad-Billy Crystal
Velma Von Tussle-Christine Baranski
Seaweed-Usher
Motermouth Maybelle-Queen Latifah
Corny Collins-Donny Osmond
Mrs. Pingleton/Gym Coach/Warden-Jackie Hoffman
Marguerite Chauvelin
Broadway Star Joined: 7/19/05
#47re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/20/05 at 6:51pmDoes anyone think maybe Jai Rodriguez from Queer Eye would make a good Link?
Percy: Sink me! If it isn't Javvurt!
Javert: Zsah-vair, it's pronounced Zsah-vair.
Pecry: But it's spelled J-A-V-E-R-T Javvurt.
Javert: Repeat after me Zsah...Zsah....
Percy: Oh! Zsa-Zsa! Like the Gabor sister! Well I personally have always prefered Eva.
Javert: (Looks for gun)
#48re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/23/05 at 12:24am
I think that if they could pull it off with the original cast, they should. But if they want to add actors, there are people I would not replace: Kerry Butler, Matt Morrison, Marissa, Harvey, or Mary Bond Davis. And I would love to see Mandy Moore as Amber and I forgot who said it before but if they had to replace Kerry, Anneliese van der Pol from THats so Raven, although that would be a little bit of typecasting
Updated On: 7/23/05 at 12:24 AM
Joshua488
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#49re: Dream Casting for Film Version of Hairspray
Posted: 7/23/05 at 12:26amMy dream cast would be the original Broadway cast. Now, if for some reason, they couldn't all be available, I would definitely need to have Marissa Jaret Winokur, Harvey Fierstein and Kerry Butler. Those are my basic requirements.
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