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#52

re: In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You

Posted: 11/7/08 at 6:05pm

To be fair, while Jennifer Lopez is no Andrea Burns (who is?), she would probably be quite funny as Daniela.

I can't imagine Ms. High Maintenance herself would submit to a minor role like Daniela, but that's the only role she COULD play (unless she's under the delusion she can still pull off Vanessa, which is a possibility).
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#53

re: In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You

Posted: 11/7/08 at 6:25pm

People who can't be in this movie because they're too old:
Robin deJesus
Mandy Gonzalez

I love them both, but they just won't work.

I would love Rob Brown as Benny (if he can sing.)
And I actually like Banderas as Kevin- I think it's a great idea.

#56

re: In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You

Posted: 11/7/08 at 7:02pm

I'm really pleased, I always thought that it would be perfect for a modern day movie musical, very 'now' with its dance/music/storyline and not in the least bit cheesy so it applies to wider demographic than just HSM/Hairspray/Mamma Mia followers.

It would be a mistake however to just have the OBC reprise their roles, it's unnecessary. They are great performers, but movie acting/singing is not the same thing. Movies are all about 'names' selling tickets.

It's the perfect opportunity to get in great Latina/o actor/singers who have previously not had a film 'designed' for their style, inspirations and heritage.

Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, America Ferrera, Eva Mendez, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, Salma Hayek, Rosario Dawson, Antonio Banderas, etc etc.

Then of course with Benny, you get the opportunity to divulge into Black hip-hop/rap/R&B singer/actors.

The possibilities are bountiful for a star filled cast.

There is always the opportunity to 'introduce' Lin-Manuel too, a la Dreamgirls (Jennifer Hudson) and Hairspray (Nikki Blonskey).


Updated On: 11/7/08 at 07:02 PM

#57

re: In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You

Posted: 11/7/08 at 7:11pm

"You really can't blame OBC for for The Producers' failure. The only 2 in the movie that didn't have a Hollywood career before hand were Gary & Roger."

Roger had already starred in The Insider and the Stepford Wives remake
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#58

re: In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You

Posted: 11/7/08 at 7:50pm

Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, America Ferrera, Eva Mendez, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, Salma Hayken, Rosario Dawson, Antonio Banderas, etc etc.

Does America Ferrera sing? America as Nina was the first imaginary casting I did in my head, months ago.
#59

re: In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You

Posted: 11/7/08 at 7:56pm

I also think Ana Ortiz as Daniela is a great idea. She even owns a hair salon in Ugly Betty and I'm sure she can sing decent enough for the movie.

I think Rita Moreno would be a good Camila, she was awesome in Casa de los Babys.

Updated On: 11/7/08 at 07:56 PM

#61

re: In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You

Posted: 11/7/08 at 8:29pm

Rita Moreno is pushing 80, she is too old to play the mother of a teenager (Nine is supposed to be 19 at the most). She is ideal for Abuela Claudia, I'm just not sure she can play a woman from Cuba, since every time I've seen Moreno play a Latina, she injects the role with her fantastic Puerto Rican flair. This is a problem when she has to play Mexican, for example.
America Ferrara would indeed make a great Nina, and she could actually pass for a 19 year old. I'm not sure she can sing though.
Kevin has the dullest song in the show, and it'll inevitably get cut for the film (it'd stop the movie cold), so no to Antonio Banderas playing the role.
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#68

re: In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You

Posted: 11/7/08 at 10:12pm

ray: I agree with you that ITH would not make a good movie because its plot is pretty weak.

I can see Jennifer Lopez as Daniela. Not sure who would make a good Nina; they need to have serious pipes.
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Updated On: 11/7/08 at 10:12 PM

#71

re: In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You

Posted: 11/7/08 at 11:55pm

Lin should reprise Usnavi, and it looks like he will. He'll be producing as well, so he'll have some say in casting, I'd assume.

I like Rosario Dawson for Vanessa, and Jennifer Lopez would be amazing as Daniela. Maybe Aguilera as Carla?
#75

re: In The Heights/ Wicked Movie soon to a Cinema Near You

Posted: 11/8/08 at 12:40am

It depends on how they change her appearance. we haven't really seen her without makeup with full eyes brows in clothes college kids wear. she definitely has a face that could look younger.

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