I Predict A Hairspray Revival With Zac Efron...

"Aging Former Heartthrobs"

Ouch.

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He'd be the most woman-like Edna to date.

Oh, and I think it's a brilliant idea.

Awww, don't get me wrong, Mildred, I am basically obsessed with Michael Ball, and I think he's still adorable. But you know, MB used to play all of the romantic leads-- Marius, Raoul, Alex, etc.-- and now he's moved on to being more of a character actor as he's gotten older, and he does both well. Zac Efron has all the little teenyboppers cooing over him, but I'd like to see him play a role like Edna once he's past that stage.

And I agree, he WOULD be the most feminine Edna yet. I wonder what his voice will sound like once he's middle-aged; I somehow can't imagine it.

Also, I have to say-- I think Zac Efron is a REALLY good dancer. And he is a decent performer, it's just the way he looks-- his mannerisms and his facial expressions that irritate me. But playing a comedic role means that he can milk all of that, and I honestly think he'd do a better job in that kind of part.

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Updated On: 12/6/08 at 06:16 PM

Totally agree. :)

EDIT: With Schmerg_The_Impaler

Updated On: 12/6/08 at 06:49 PM

JP2... your first post made me laugh out loud.. literally.

BTW.. loved your video of your trip to the 'Spray with Grandma. Love her! Was Charlotte Crossley in as Motormouth by then? How was she?

Updated On: 12/6/08 at 07:01 PM

The question is, who would play Velma and Wilbur?

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Ha! How did I not think of that?

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You don't... feel he resembles a muppet when he sings? Or that there's something sinister about his eyebrows?

Then it is just me. Ah.

But yeah, I think not being a 'household name' would actually inspire him to take a part like Edna. If he was still super-successful in twenty years, I doubt that's a role he'd accept.

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