I think the accent was shocking because the whole character was so good and different. I mean, the contrasts between his characters in ttB and Taboo are astounding, his range is really great.
I am not sure what Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is about, I just know the title, so I don't know if I would've thought to cast him there. I have complete confidence in his ability to be great, though. Where is his Tony? Why is it on someone else's shelf?
It's not a rumor. They're negotiating the contract right now. Problem is, he's such a hot commodity right now that he's reticent to tie himself to another long-running show unless he's sure it's the right one.
ALL DAY THIS HAS BEEN POSTED ON BROADWAY.COM AND PLAYBILL.COM ITS NOT ANYTHING NEW PEOPLE DONT KNOW ABOUT
"what? what is it? do i have something in my teeth? ok lets get this over with : no im not seasick,yes ive always been green, and no i didnt chew grass as a child "
*hides* Clarifying: there weren't any official articles when whoever originally posted did so! This was also posted last night, wicked4life... like I said, BEFORE the articles went up. And relax with the caps.
According to the end of the article, there has been no "official" confirmation of any cast members, despite the fact that Broadway.com has posted that three roles in the production appear to be filled. This says only that Mr. Esparza is "in talks." I had also heard that Michael Ball was "talking" with people about playing Potts in NY. I guess we'll just have to wait for the official announcement before we know for sure.
kec, I'd REALLY be surprised if Michael Ball jumped the pond to B'way for this one. Not when there are "it" men in New York ready and willing. Especially if it's Esparza that's connected. And it is. Though it would be cool to get Michael over here every now and then...
Really??? I never actually THOUGHT Michael Ball would come to New York again, but I was hoping. I figured if anything would do it, this would be it. I definately hadn't heard anything about him in "talks" though. I just really want to see him in something. He's so...precious. And the likleyhood of me getting my butt back to London just to see him in a show is quite slim.
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL