Megan Mullally and Rupert Grint Replacements?

[gstrus2]

Posted: 11/24/14 at 12:25pm

I got an email from Telecharge talking about the extention for It's Only a Play, and they listed Martin Short, Stockard, F. Murray, Micah and Matthew, but not Megan and Rupert. Are they staying with the show or being replaced?

Updated On: 11/24/14 at 12:25 PM

[grstp]

Posted: 11/24/14 at 6:30pm

Well it seems you called this...

[Littleshopofcarrie]

Posted: 11/24/14 at 8:20pm

The only people I was actually interested to see in this show (Lane, Mullally, and Grint) are all leaving before I get the chance to see it. I'm sure Martin Short will be great though... Wonder who the producers will get to replace these two.

[HorseTears]

Posted: 11/24/14 at 8:35pm

Awww! I had a chance of seeing this early next year. Was really looking forward to catching Mullally. Glad Stockard is staying.

[Spil.Berg]

Posted: 11/24/14 at 8:54pm

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/178583/thats-showbiz-its-only-a-pl ays-megan-mullally-rupert-grint-to-exit-stage-left/

[willep]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 3:22am

Hmmm I wonder who they will get as replacements. I would guess they are going to try to keep it "star-studded". Rupert was actually one of my personal favorites when I saw it...what young Brit could be available to take over the role?

[Patash]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 9:04am

"what young Brit could be available to take over the role?"

Is there a new rule on Broadway that British characters must be played by British actors?

[WickedGinger]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 9:07am

No, but at least they will get the accent right!

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 9:09am

I'm curious how much they can alter the cast and have a hit, in a show where the cast was the main attraction.

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 9:20am

Hmmm...I wonder if Andrew Garfield is available.

[dreaming]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 9:38am

Isn't Alexander Sharp, who plays Christopher in "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" American-born? He was educated in Britain, but he's an American-and he plays a British boy very well. (Come to think of it, I think Taylor Trensch, the alternate, is also American.)

So Americans can indeed play Brits.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 9:50am

Alex Sharp has a British accent in real life. I chatted with him at the stage-door, and unless he's super method, his accent is not fake.

[dreaming]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 10:22am

You're right-he's British (educated here-and well-traveled from what I've read). (Taylor Trensch isn't though-and I'd be curious to hear from anyone who's seen him how he does with the accent.)

[Baby Jack]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 10:55am

Does anyone know when their final performance is?

[ILuv2shop531]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 10:58am

January 4, 2015 as stated in the article.

I'm trying to think of a 'star studded' type actor in their 20's or even 30's that would make a great Frank, hmmm...Does anyone think Adam Driver would be a good fit? Would be nice to have him back on stage and he is a sort of name now with Girls.

Updated On: 11/25/14 at 10:58 AM

[willep]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 12:09pm

It doesn't have to be a British actor, of course, I just figured they would keep in the same path they were. Obviously they could go with an American actor though.

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 12:25pm

Damn, they are replacing everyone but the person who needs to be replaced, the bland and boring Matthew Broderick.

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 12:39pm

I could easily see Sarah Jessica Parker replacing Megan Mullally (for the second time, ironically). She has played that type of ditzy but earnest before.

[SidebySidebyLogan]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 5:53pm

The mention of Brooke Shields in the tv star thread - esp. the quote from a Playbill article where she mentions her interest in acting in a straight play - got me thinking she might be a pleasant (if a bit unimaginative) choice to replace Mullally. She'd have some of the star cred the production requires and I believe she's able to pull off "ditzy but earnest" as nasty_khakis termed it. While she is a bit of a standard replacement star on the boards, I'd like to see what she could bring to a straight play, especially one that seems suited to her talents. I'm not a huge fan but I'll support anyone who seems so loyal to the theatre.

As for Rupert it would be great if they could get a Game of Thrones or Downton Abbey heartthrob like Joe Dempsie or Allen Leech. I'm not sure they're exactly right for the part but they'd keep people coming. I personally would like to see someone like Domhnall Gleeson or perhaps Douglas Booth.

[rjm516]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 6:31pm

Oh man I bet they would shell out a big bucks to have the new duo SJP and Broderick once Broderick and Lane are split.

[willep]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 8:26pm

Ugh, I would make a return trip for Domhnall Gleeson.

[gleek4114]

Posted: 11/25/14 at 9:36pm

I think Brooke Shields would be a great choice!

[shayup]

Posted: 11/26/14 at 8:07am

I also think Brooke Shields would work as Mullalley's replacement. As far as SJP replacing, the issue would be family considerations at this point, so I would doubt that is a possibility.

[little_sally]

Posted: 11/26/14 at 12:09pm

I'd be the first in line to see Domhnall Gleeson back on stage.

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 11/26/14 at 12:28pm

Well, SJP has been in Italy for the past month, so they're not exactly tucking their kids in at night anyway. They're children are old enough now where I think it wouldn't be a huge deal.

I've never seen Brooke Shields be funny. I can see her being...fine, though.

What about Judith Light?