Geoffrey Rush in Drowsy Film- Page 2

[Playbilly]

Posted: 8/24/13 at 7:53pm

Rush is a great actor, been in great films. Big box office attraction? Antarctica? Please!

Updated On: 8/24/13 at 07:53 PM

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/25/13 at 1:06am

Owen22,

A DVD would be too modern, maybe a laserdisc or even a film reel. Is a film reel believable?

[pinoyidol2006]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 8:11pm

This is unrealistic, but I desperately want Sutton as Janet, still. But they'd probably have to go with someone younger for the film.

[darquegk]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 8:14pm

A DVD would work much better than a video or film for the "Toledo Surprise" gag.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 8:20pm

I kind of think Kristen Bell would be great as Janet.

[Mamie]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 9:24pm

I would probably tolerate a bunch of Hollywood casting if I could just see Danny Burstein one more time as Aldolpho!

[best12bars]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 9:25pm

Two threads are better than one!

Hey, I just realized that next year is going to be pretty golden (and competitive) for screen adaptations of stage musicals. It may even be the biggest year in decades:

All will be released in 2014:

Into the Woods
Jersey Boys
The Drowsy Chaperone

The Broadway-to-Hollywood musical is FAR from dead. At least next year.

Updated On: 8/27/13 at 09:25 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 9:29pm

I've always imagined Amy Adams as Janet, finding a triple threat who is a name is going to be very hard. Adams and Anna Kendrick are the first two people that come to mind that somewhat come close to being triple threats, but not really. There are no more Rita Morenos, Gene Kellys, and Liza Minnellis. "Show Off" on film would be great.
Love the idea of Nicole Kidman as the Chaperone, someone really unexpected, who'll be having a great time with an old friend (Rush). Really, the roles are great for this, I certainly hope it happens.

[best12bars]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 9:41pm

If they go for a star, Amy Adams would be great as Janet!

I want someone like Betty White for Mrs. Tottendale.

EDIT: Actually, Debbie Reynolds would make a great Mrs. Tottendale, too.

Updated On: 8/27/13 at 09:41 PM

[thebeautyis3]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 9:46pm

I've dreamed of Adams as Janet since I first saw Enchanted. I think she'd be wonderful, by far my first choice, though I wonder if she's a little old for the role now.

Speaking of Enchanted, is James Marsden too old for Robert? I think he'd look and play the part perfectly. And I'd love to see him opposite Adams again. (I also think Matt Morrison would make an interesting Robert, and would probably be one of the better dancers they could call upon.)

[best12bars]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 9:59pm

James Marsden would be great for Robert!

[N2N Nate.]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 9:59pm

I would pee my pants if Jessica Walter was cast as The Drowsy Chaperone. That would be freaking hysterical.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 10:00pm

James Marsden is great for everything.

[madbrian]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 10:25pm

Chaperone: Michelle Pfeiffer
Janet: Carey Mulligan
Robert: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Aldolpho: The Rock
Mrs. Tottendale: Joanne Worley
Underling: Dick Van Dyke

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 10:26pm

^^^^ ~ i hope you all know that jordan is not just referring to acting when he wrote that...

[americanboy99]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 10:48pm

The casting possibilities are endless. These roles are all so fabulous and so fun. I could sit around for literally hours thinking of all the incredible performances various actors/actresses might give in these roles. I hope the cast lives up to the material, as I'm sure they will.

I kind of hate that Bob Martin won't be playing the lead, though I realize Rush's involvement is how this is coming to fruition. Perhaps Martin could play one of the gangsters.

Love this musical so so much. Obviously looking forward to this!!!

[N2N Nate.]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 11:01pm

I see no reason why Janet couldn't be someone from broadway or an unknown. I would love to see Sutton on the big screen. I also can see some Hollywood actresses in this role if they can sing it: Carey Mulligan and Emma Stone were the first people to come to mind. Anneliese Van Der Pol would also be a very good choice.

[madbrian]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 11:04pm

As long as I'm dreaming, I wouldn't mind a Dirty Rotten Scoundrels mini-reunion, with Steve Martin as Underling and Glenn Headly as Mrs. Tottendale.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 8/27/13 at 11:16pm

The roles in this film remind me of CHICAGO, there are twenty different incarnations I'd love to see just with twenty completely different casts.
James Marsden can do anything (to me). I also love Jordan's suggestion of Kristen Bell as Janet, I just worry Bell's movie career has rather stalled, maybe things will turn around if VERONICA MARS is half as good as the show was.

[mamaleh]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 12:26am

I just hope they keep the blind roller skating. And please, Danny Burstein as Aldolpho.

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 12:29am

Kristen Bell, Amy Adams, Emma Stone, and Carey Mulligan are all really good choices for Janet. Also, for some reason I could see Michelle Dockery of "Downton Abbey" making her big American screen debut as Janet.

James Marsden is perfect for Robert, and I would kill for Liza as Tottendale. And Nicole would make a great Drowsy!

I love the show, so I hope it's done well. And if it's really released next year against Annie, Into The Woods, Jersey Boys, and The Last Five Years, then it's gonna be a great year for the movie musical.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 12:42am

If five movie musicals are released in one year, this message board will explode.

[jwsel]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 1:11am

A couple casting thoughts:

The Chaperone. The actress must have great comedic timing and be able to belt As They Stumble Along. The role isn't really limited by age. She should be older than Janet, but could really be anywhere from 30-70. Possibilities: Kristin Chenowith, Bette Midler, or Glenn Close. Chenowith did a version of "I'm Tired," Madeline Kahn's song from Blazing Saddles, during her concert at the Hollywood Bowl last weekend and I could totally see her playing the Chaperone the same way.

Janet: Samantha Barks, Demi Lovato, Kate Mara, Zooey Deschanel. Mara and Deschanel are bordering on the older side for the role.

Robert: I can't think of any Hollywood actors in the 20-35 age group that sing and dance that well. James Marsden, Patrick Wilson, or Hugh Jackman are older if the movie went with Robert being a bit older than Janet.

George: The role seems like it was written with someone like Nathan Lane or Jason Alexander in mind, but they might be a bit old for the "best man" role.

Trix: Jennifer Hudson or Queen Latifah.

Kitty: Megan Hilty

[Will42]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 3:27am

Love the idea of Ms. Reynolds as Mrs. Tottendale!
Angela Lansbury would be great as well.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 9/3/13 at 5:30am

Can someone tell me why the latest BWW article talking about Geoffrey Rush in the Drowsy Chaperone movie is exclusive? Is it because Bob Martin confirmed it as opposed to the earlier confirmation? I guess the first two exclusive breaking news articles weren't enough?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/EXCLUSIVE-Bob-Martin-Confirms-Geoffrey-Rush-Led-THE-DROWSY-CHAPERONE-Film-Reveals-Details-20130903

First one: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-DROWSY-CHAPERONE-Starring-Geoffrey-Rush-Set-To-Film-In-2014-20130827

Updated On: 9/3/13 at 05:30 AM