Jon M. Chu will direct a movie-musical adaptation of JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT for Amazon- Page 2

[Fan123]

Posted: 4/12/23 at 5:50pm

TalksAboutBruno said: "We are never gonna get a Crazy Rich Asians 2 "

I've been hoping for that Crazy Rich Asians Broadway musical idea that Chu mentioned in passing in an interview once  But, good for him if he wants this Joseph project.

While I know Joseph has been successfully filmed on a soundstage before, I think the show benefits from its 'staginess' more than most. Trying to imagine a more cinematic adaptation... hmm. I can see it turning out feeling a bit like a TV sketch show or a Monty Python movie or something, for better or worse. But as always, those in charge of this are likely going to have more creative adaptation ideas up their sleeve than I do.

Updated On: 4/12/23 at 05:50 PM

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 4/12/23 at 6:34pm

I remember enjoying a tv miniseries with Ben Kingsley and Paul Mercurio. Obviously that wasn’t the musical but I think the story itself is plenty cinematic. And it doesn’t necessarily need to be played high camp. The show has at least one moment of levity in Close Every Door. It could end up looking more like the Jesus Christ Superstar film which could be hit or miss.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 4/12/23 at 8:23pm

I don't know if anyone can make this show not cheesy. But hey, it's not my money.

[Rentaholic2]

Posted: 4/17/23 at 1:07pm

I'm sure it'll be fine, but I wish he'd tackle Miss Saigon

[BwayLB]

Posted: 4/17/23 at 1:10pm

^ I wish he’d tackle the King & I that Paramount has been trying to get off the ground for a while.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 4/17/23 at 2:27pm

BwayLB said: "^ I wish he’d tackle the King & I that Paramount has been trying to get off the ground for a while."

I think Ang Lee could do something beautiful with KING AND I or SOUTH PACIFIC.

Danny Boyle was the last person attached to MISS SAIGON, but I don't know what the status of that is. Feels like it needs someone who can deliver action scenes, which I'm not sure is in Chu's wheelhouse. In an ideal world, the director & screenwriter would be Vietnamese (and at least one of them a Vietnamese woman, and one with experience structuring a musical...no small feat). 

[BwayLB]

Posted: 4/17/23 at 3:21pm

^ I would be open to a South Pacific remake too.

[darquegk]

Posted: 4/17/23 at 5:16pm

The headline feels like a prompt setup for a Broadway themed “Match Game.”

“John M. Chu is directing a movie version of Joseph, but this time…”

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/17/23 at 8:15pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "BwayLB said: "^ I wish he’d tackle the King & I that Paramount has been trying to get off the ground for a while."

I think Ang Lee could do something beautiful with KING AND I or SOUTH PACIFIC.

Danny Boyle was the last person attached to MISS SAIGON, but I don't know what the status of that is. Feels like it needs someone who can deliver action scenes, which I'm not sure is in Chu's wheelhouse. In an ideal world, the director & screenwriter would be Vietnamese (and at least one of them a Vietnamese woman, and one with experience structuring a musical...no small feat)."

I too have been thinking Jon M. Chu doing Miss Saigon wouldn't be such a bad idea. He actually has helmed action movies before (back when he was pretty much working as a director for hire) such as G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Now You See Me 2. As for Ang Lee, it feels like he's lately been more interested in finding the next big technical challenge as opposed to finding a story he feels passionate about.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 11/19/24 at 9:15pm

Jon M. Chu has given an update on this project. He told Deadline Hollywood "We’ll see how we go. I wait until we get the script right, and I’ll wait until it feels like an urgent need – that the world needs it ‘right now.’" He also said that it's been "great" working with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jon-M-Chu-Gives-Update-On-JOSEPH-AND-THE-AMAZING-TECHNICOLOR-DREAMCOAT-Film-20241119

[BwayLB]

Posted: 11/20/24 at 2:21am

^ Ok I have my fingers crossed on this!

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 12/24/24 at 7:13pm

In a recent interview with The Irish News, Tim Rice confirmed that he and Andrew Lloyd Webber are writing new songs for the film.
https://www.irishnews.com/entertainment/sir-tim-rice-on-writing-some-of-the-most-popular-musicals-of-all-time-from-joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-and-aida-to-the-lion-king-and-evita-L3246FGELVAQZE5722GCTRPFFA/

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 12/24/24 at 7:18pm

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "In a recent interview with The Irish News, Tim Rice confirmed that he and Andrew Lloyd Webber are writing new songs for the film.
https://www.irishnews.com/entertainment/sir-tim-rice-on-writing-some-of-the-most-popular-musicals-of-all-time-from-joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-and-aida-to-the-lion-king-and-evita-L3246FGELVAQZE5722GCTRPFFA/"

I'm always fascinated that they decidedly haven't worked together on any new shows/projects for allege "reasons" but they'll hammer out some new songs for their old work. 

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 12/24/24 at 9:13pm

Yes, because what Joseph needed was new songs.

[Globefan]

Posted: 12/25/24 at 5:04pm

Dana Fox (co-writer of Wicked) is writing the screenplay for Joseph. 

https://youtu.be/NhXRrPO5ydQ?si=509DAvfSBwfDwQq8&t=1458

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 12/25/24 at 5:12pm

g.d.e.l.g.i. said: "Yes, because what Joseph needed was new songs."

The show is barely 90 minutes as it is. How are they going to stretch it out into two 2.5 hour movies without more songs?

[Jarethan]

Posted: 12/25/24 at 8:21pm

CATSNYrevival said: "g.d.e.l.g.i. said: "Yes, because what Joseph needed was new songs."

The show is barely 90 minutes as it is. How are theygoing to stretch it out into two 2.5 hour movies without more songs?"

And who knows...maybe they will introduce a little more story so that it feels like a full movie vs. an incredibly padded show. 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 12/25/24 at 8:28pm

Seeing how Chu and company have (so far) managed to justify adapting one two and a half hour stage musical into a pair of two-hour plus films, we should probably give him the benefit of the doubt.

[BwayLB]

Posted: 12/26/24 at 12:05am

^ I knew since In The Heights that he could pull off Part 1 of Wicked somewhat.

[joevitus]

Posted: 12/26/24 at 2:49am

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Chu is becoming king of the movie-musical!"

He should beware the ghost of Rob Marshall. 

[Seb28]

Posted: 12/26/24 at 9:25am

KevinKlawitter said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Who should play Joseph?"

My movie groupchat says Tom Holland."

Chu understands the necessity of extremely good singers for the lead roles who understand the art form of telling a story through song. A note is an actor too. So I think it's unlikely that this will happen. 

Updated On: 12/26/24 at 09:25 AM

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 12/26/24 at 12:02pm

Chu understands the necessity of extremely good singers who understand the art form of telling a story through song. A note is an actor too. So I think it's unlikely that this will happen."

Does he? Tell that to Michelle Yeoh, Marissa Bode, and Melissa Barrera.

[CopleyScott17]

Posted: 12/26/24 at 2:19pm

Honestly, a lightweight, comedic musical like Joseph seems like a good fit for him, though I wish he'd chosen a better show. Maybe he's tired of Stephen Schwartz, but Pippin has a similar tone and better music, as does Godspell (until the end, of course).

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 12/26/24 at 3:29pm

nasty_khakis said: "Chu understands the necessity of extremely good singers who understand the art form of telling a story through song. A note is an actor too. So I think it's unlikely that this will happen."

Does he? Tell that to Michelle Yeoh, Marissa Bode, and Melissa Barrera."

To be fair, Madame Morrible in Wicked doesn't have a lot to sing. So it's not like the role needs a strong vocalist. I actually quite liked Bode and Barrera's work in their respective films.

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 12/26/24 at 5:09pm

nasty_khakis said: "Chu understands the necessity of extremely good singers who understand the art form of telling a story through song. A note is an actor too. So I think it's unlikely that this will happen."

Does he? Tell that to Michelle Yeoh, Marissa Bode, and Melissa Barrera."

I mean, Joseph only has like... 2 roles that actually need to singers.

Also, I dont think anyone actually cares Joseph enough where this beats the Movie Musical odds. Especially if it's his next movie coming off Wicked with how much expansion Joseph would actually need compared to Wicked.