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[somethingwicked]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#25

Posted: 4/13/10 at 1:04am

I'd love to see Rosario Dawson as Vanessa and Rita Moreno as Abuela.

Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

[Pianist3912]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#26

Posted: 4/13/10 at 2:06am

Very excited that this seems to be picking up rather quickly!

[blaxx]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#27

Posted: 4/13/10 at 2:26am

You guys must have missed Vergara's Broadway debut- girl can't sing.

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

[B3TA07]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#28

Posted: 4/13/10 at 4:31am

I can't wait to see a Nina who looks like a college student!

-Benjamin
--http://www.benjaminadgate.com/

[Holbee]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#29

Posted: 4/13/10 at 5:05am

America Ferrara has auditioned, though I don't know for what part.

[dramamama611]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#30

Posted: 4/13/10 at 5:54am

I enjoyed ITH. Saw it twice in fact. However, I don't know how much of an audience this has as a film. I haven't been able to convince my HS students to see this as one of their choices for their annual NYC weekend...and I've tried since I think they would enjoy it. It was recently in our city and VERY few of them ventured out to see it.

I know my kids may not be the pulse of the nation....but I just wonder if the audience for this it there.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[bjh2114]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#31

Posted: 4/13/10 at 9:51am

Ana Ortiz from Ugly Betty would be the BEST Daniela ever.

[Jon]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#32

Posted: 4/13/10 at 10:57am

I'd be shocked if Rita Moreno was NOT Abuela.

Antonio Banderas as Kevin.

[Pianolin717]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#33

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:01am

"Ana Ortiz from Ugly Betty would be the BEST Daniela ever."

AGREED! I would love to see her as Daniela!

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#34

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:04am

Agree re Rita Moreno, can't imagine them getting anyone else for the role, unless Moreno passes on it, of course.
I've said before that Daniela must be played by Ana Ortiz, she basically auditioned for the role the past four years. However, I imagine Sofia Vergara or yes, Jennifer Lopez (if she's indeed a producer) getting roles instead.
Rosario Dawson or Zoe Saldana as Vanessa, America Ferrara as Nina, Rita Moreno as Abuela, that's not a bad cast at all.

"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"

[bwayfascination]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#35

Posted: 4/13/10 at 11:39am

How amazing and surreal it must be for Lin to be deciding which famous people should bring his story to the movies.

That's just awesome.

And why couldn't Karen Olivo be Vanessa? I think she could pull it off, even if she isn't a famous movie star yet.

[ggersten]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#36

Posted: 4/13/10 at 12:04pm

Add me in to the Rita Morena crowd. That is such perfect casting.

[Lin-Manuel Miranda]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#37

Posted: 4/13/10 at 12:09pm

It is fun to watch y'all playing the casting game I've been playing in my head for 10+ years. Carry on, with this in mind:

1) As of right now, I'm the only person cast. We're still in screenplay-lockdown mode.

2) Jennifer Lopez is not a producer on the film. That's a whack-a-mole rumor, it keeps popping up every time I knock it down.

Aight, gotta go DVR Glee. Shout out to Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey for kicking the world's ass and getting that well-deserved Pulitzer! Keep dream casting, dreamers!

[Brick]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#38

Posted: 4/13/10 at 12:12pm

I still think it's fantastic Lin Manuel will get to star.

[jessica0414]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#39

Posted: 4/13/10 at 12:34pm

I am not a huge Rosario Dawson fan....I'd love to see Karen Olivo as Vanessa, too! I'm sure Rosario Dawson will be considered but if they have to lower the key of every song for her....ugh. I wonder if any of the newer Disney kids, like Selena Gomez or Demi Lovato will be considered for Nina? IMO either would be too young, but you never know.

"You don't just stop posting horse s*** on the web!"-The [Title of Show] Show

[steven22]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#40

Posted: 4/13/10 at 12:35pm

hahahaha hi Lin

[Will O'Donnell]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#41

Posted: 4/13/10 at 12:54pm

Marc Klein has yet to write a good movie, so I'm less than enthused. I like that they're trying to rework the story though (it is the weakest part of the show).

[SporkGoddess]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#42

Posted: 4/13/10 at 1:12pm

My problem with America Ferrera for Nina is that the role needs serious belting chops. If she can sing or they dub her, sure.

Demi Lovato would not be too terrible, I suppose.

Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!

[JP2]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#43

Posted: 4/13/10 at 2:52pm

I wouldn't mind Nina to be a complete unknown ala Nikki Blonsky. She is basically the central character in an ensemble story.

Rita Moreno would be a lovely Abuela.
I wouldn't mind Jennifer Lopez as Daniella. I think she'd add a nice recognizable face to the film, and would definitely have a lot of fun with the role.
Antonio Banderas is almost too perfect for Kevin, while Gloria Estefan would make a great Camila.

Keith Robinson or Elijah Kelly would make a nice age appropriate Benny.
As for Vanessa, Rosario Dawson or Zoe Saldana (if she can sing). Ideally, if she was willing to do another musical, I'd go with Christina Aguilera.

I'd probably assume Sonny would also be unknown. Ideally a kid who's actually a kid.
Updated On: 4/13/10 at 02:52 PM

[rmusic11322]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#44

Posted: 4/13/10 at 4:14pm

Ugh! I wish I could suggest anyone for anything in this show. But sadly, I haven't seen "In The Heights"... yet! :P

[bwayfascination]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#45

Posted: 4/13/10 at 5:11pm

And Robin de Jesus should be Sonny. Either him or Ricky Martin. They're both hot. :)

[MrMidwest]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#46

Posted: 4/13/10 at 5:16pm

I hope she got a chance to audition (if she was interested)

"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

[TheatreFan4]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#47

Posted: 4/13/10 at 5:17pm

You guys must have missed Vergara's Broadway debut- girl can't sing.

I don't care. Her only real song is 'Carnaval Del Barrio' & I could see that song being turned into just a scene.

[MrMidwest]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#48

Posted: 4/13/10 at 5:21pm

I don't think Vergara's voice is that bad. She's just desperately in need of some training.

"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

[SporkGoddess]

Klein Hired to Adapt IN THE HEIGHTS for Film; Filming to Start in August#49

Posted: 4/13/10 at 6:37pm

Ooh, Q'Orianka Kilcher does have a good voice.

Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!