FUN HOME Film Adaptation

[jbroadway4]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#1

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:33pm

Super excited to see this musical get more recognition! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jake-Gyllenhaal-To-Produce-And-Star-In-FUN-HOME-Film-Adaptation-20200102

[Miles2Go2]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#2

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:34pm

Wowsa!

[binau]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#3

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:38pm

Wow.

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

[dramamama611]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#4

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:39pm

Wowza, indeed!

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[Jordan Catalano]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#5

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:39pm

Say what, now?

[cougarnewtin]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#6

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:46pm

SUPER excited for this, but also super hesitant. Wonder how they’re gonna treat a lot of the stuff like Allison’s narration and Edges of the World, how they’re gonna play out. I’m not sure how well those things could play on film.

[bwaylyric]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#7

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:47pm

By the time this starts shooting, Sydney Lucas can play Medium Allison. 

[Valentina3]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#8

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:49pm

OH MY GOD. I... HOLY SH*T. This is awesome news! 

Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.

[steven22]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#9

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:51pm

Very cool!

[ljay889]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#10

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:55pm

Amazing.

[Valentina3]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#11

Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:57pm

Alright - who are we dreamcasting?

Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.

[MollyJeanneMusic]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#12

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:01pm

Valentina3 said: "Alright - who are we dreamcasting? "

I wonder who they'll get to play Little Alison - whether they'll go for an open call or get someone from Broadway.  Would Sarah Charles Lewis have the voice for it?  She hasn't done much since Tuck Everlasting, but she has a super-powerful voice.

"I think that when a movie says it was 'based on a true story,' oh, it happened - just with uglier people." - Peanut Walker, Shucked

[jacobsnchz14]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#13

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:07pm

Can Laura Dern sing To give “Days and Days” a shot?

[HenryTDobson]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#14

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:19pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "Can Laura Dern sing To give “Days and Days” a shot?"

I love this idea. Laura Benanti is doing more film work, I would love to see her get the opportunity. 

[TheGingerBreadMan]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#15

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:22pm

Oh my god. All kids of yes.

[JBroadway]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#16

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:23pm

I LOVE this!!! So excited! I can definitely see this working on film, though maybe not in a traditional sense. And I love the idea of Jake as Bruce.

I’m not sure if Ellen Page can sing, but she’d be a perfect Medium Alison.

I’d love to see Amy Adams as Helen!

Weirdly my thought for Big Alison was Kate McKinnon? I know that’s kind of weird, but she was on my mind after seeing her in Bombshell, in which she did a good job in a relatively serious role. But she might not do well in such a central dramatic role. And again, not sure if she can sing.

[cwrdlylyn]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#17

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:23pm

What about Anne Hathaway in the mother role?  I'm not her biggest fan, but the idea of pairing her with Jake again, a fitting BROKEBACK reunion with great parts for both actors.  And despite not being her biggest fan, I will admit she has a great voice when compared to most film actresses today.

Updated On: 1/2/20 at 07:23 PM

[JBroadway]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#18

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:27pm

^honestly I’d rather see Anne Hathaway as Big Alison than Helen.

[HenryTDobson]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#19

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:28pm

I'm hopeful they keep Beth Malone. She's perfection as Allison. 

[binau]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#20

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:29pm

Should we be worried that Sam G is directing? Historically, theatre directors aren’t good at directing their own work on film (Hal Prince; Susan S come to mind).

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

[n2nbaby]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#21

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:33pm

JBroadway said: "I LOVE this!!! So excited! I can definitely see this working on film, though maybe not in a traditional sense. And I love the idea of Jake as Bruce.

I’m not sure if Ellen Page can sing, but she’d be a perfect Medium Alison.

I’d love to see Amy Adams as Helen!

Weirdly my thought for Big Alison was Kate McKinnon? I know that’s kind of weird, but she was on my mind after seeing her in Bombshell, in which she did a good job in a relatively serious role. But she might not do well in such a central dramatic role. And again, not sure if she can sing.
"

McKinnon can in fact sing and funny enough, my friend and I were talking about her doing this about an hour ago lol would love it.

[ModernMillie3]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#22

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:36pm

There's no source or confirmation behind this. Jake is laughable in this part, far too young. Shame Michael isn't available considering he won a Tony for it. 

[n2nbaby]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#23

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:40pm

ModernMillie3 said: "There's no source or confirmation behind this. Jake is laughable in this part, far too young.Shame Michael isn't available considering he won a Tony for it."

Jake is 39 years old. It isn’t believable that he would have 3 young children? 

[TotallyEffed]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#24

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:44pm

ModernMillie3 said: "There's no source or confirmation behind this. Jake is laughable in this part, far too young.Shame Michael isn't available considering he won a Tony for it."

He’s clearly playing Older Allison.

[ModernMillie3]

FUN HOME Film Adaptation#25

Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:44pm

He's a great, handsome actor but Michael was 54 years old when he played Bruce. His age seemed perfect for the part, but that's just me. 

And again, there is no source for this rumor yet. If it does goes forward, I hope they keep Beth Malone.