Jessica Sanchez as Kim in MISS SAIGON movie? — Page 2

Why do they only seem to be looking at Filipina girls for this role? Is the Lea Salonga connection that great? You would think in a movie version you would want to try and at least pretend to differentiate between Asian countries lol

and blah blah blah blah blah to you too.

"I'd much rather see JuJubee in the role"

A+ Jordan. A+

it's not so much the Lea Salonga connection... but the Philippines connection... in the Miss Saigon book I think they mention how they obviously found Lea from the audition in Manila, but the Asian cast pretty much came from the Philippines... they were just so impressed with the talent that came out of that country... besides the Japanese cast.... look at the national tours and Broadway and London productions... pretty much all the Kims have been of Filipino descent...

and I don't care what kind of Asian they cast as long as they can sing the crap out of the songs and act it!

Cameron Mackintosh: anything goes.

That man has made me so sad. He makes the baby Cosette cry.

The man has impeccable taste and insight for innovation, which means he will cast Wing as Kim and Susan Boyle as Ellen.

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Well if that's the case then he'd probably cast Paul Potts as Chris.

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Jessica's performances lack every kind of depth. Her vibrato annoys me and is not suitable for a role like this. She sounds too old and mature, like she's imitating Jennifer Hudson.
Also her face looks too "mexican" to me.

Being (partly) asian is not enough for this role.

Another thing is, they can do stuntcasting for this film, but only for the roles of the Engineer, Gigi or John. Not for Chris or Kim. Kim has to be an unknown and they should do a worldwide and very elaborate search for that role. I wish they would finally quit considering the only 3 well known (partly) asian girls that are "famous" at the moment. Charice is about as far from a Kim as you can imagine, the same goes for Jessica, lacks all the substance and emotional depth and Anna Maria can not sing from her soul.

So, Kim and Chris should be unknown, but it would be a wonderful idea if someone like Nicole Scherzinger would play Gigi.

Chris Evans actually can sing. Not sure if he has musical theatre chops, but I could probably overlook that.

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Anyone have any thoughts on who you would like to see as Ellen?

I don't think Jessica Biel is THAT big of a name. What can she say has been a hit for her since "7th Heaven"?

Updated On: 7/8/12 at 04:34 PM

Personally, I think Jessica has a lovely voice and was great on AI when she chose the right material. I think she's an excellent choice for the film adaptation of MISS SAIGON. She's recognizable enough to draw in the younger crowd, and obsure enough not to be a distraction. Physically, I think she's just about perfect. If she can act, it'll be a home run. And while we're on the subject, I think Zac Efron would make a great Chris! Or Channing Tatum... although, he may be a tad too old and I don't know if he can hold note. Just please, God, not Justin Bieber!

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Updated On: 7/8/12 at 06:24 PM

This would be a long shot, but what about Joseph Gordon-Levitt as John or Chris? He can sing and is very talented.

I think Amy Adams would make a great Ellen as far as the acting and type goes.

But although she can sing a little, I doubt that she is up to this material.