Miss Saigon Movie Cast — Page 7
#153
Posted: 4/23/13 at 5:34pm
Jonathan Pryce's audition song for the original production was "Willkommen" so yes, Joel Grey had an influence on the role.
#154
Posted: 4/23/13 at 6:14pm
"cinema is more about the smaller things"
I know that, but in movie musicals, these "smaller things" do not work if the singing is not good. (Russel Crowe).
Mastering this kind of art, acting through song in musicals, is essential, otherwise the singing gets in the way of the acting.
That's why the actors getting cast as Kim and Chris need to be able to sing the balls out of this material. Good singing from the heart and mastering the craft of telling a story through it IS acting.
I have seen John Owen Jones as Valjean in London, giving a much more "film-like" performance than the overly "theatrical belting" Hugh Jackman in the film. It is all about the ability of the actor. Hugh's singing (conveying acted emotions through song) was simply not good enough at times, which made some audience members laugh, because it didn't feel "real" as he does not master the craft well enough.
I know that, but in movie musicals, these "smaller things" do not work if the singing is not good. (Russel Crowe).
Mastering this kind of art, acting through song in musicals, is essential, otherwise the singing gets in the way of the acting.
That's why the actors getting cast as Kim and Chris need to be able to sing the balls out of this material. Good singing from the heart and mastering the craft of telling a story through it IS acting.
I have seen John Owen Jones as Valjean in London, giving a much more "film-like" performance than the overly "theatrical belting" Hugh Jackman in the film. It is all about the ability of the actor. Hugh's singing (conveying acted emotions through song) was simply not good enough at times, which made some audience members laugh, because it didn't feel "real" as he does not master the craft well enough.
Updated On: 4/23/13 at 06:14 PM
#156
Posted: 5/2/13 at 5:02am
what do you think of Zac Efron as chris?
he knows how to sing and i think he looks ok for a marine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li911QuejWw
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Wia7U8_uA
he knows how to sing and i think he looks ok for a marine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li911QuejWw
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Wia7U8_uA
#157
Posted: 5/2/13 at 5:39am
I think Zac comes across as a bit too "gay-ish"? Not sure what it is, but I don't think he is a Chris. He has this typicsl thing going on of a gay guy playing straight.
#158
Posted: 5/2/13 at 9:35am
I may have already made this suggestion earlier in this thread, but I think Margaret Cho could play the Engineer.
"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg."
-- Thomas Jefferson
#159
Posted: 5/2/13 at 8:15pm
Of all of Cameron Mackintosh's productions, I have always believed that MISS SAIGON would translate well on film because, among other things, it has a streamlined story and is not as sprawling as LES MISERABLES.
It'd be nice to see Lea Salonga in a cameo.
Others have mentioned B.D. Wong as the Engineer and I think it would be incredibly ironic were he to do anything related to MISS SAIGON considering he was one of the leaders that opposed the opening of MISS SAIGON in New York because of the casting of Jonathan Pryce, a Caucasian in a Eurasian Role, and Lea Salonga, a non-American Asian playing the leading role.
It'd be nice to see Lea Salonga in a cameo.
Others have mentioned B.D. Wong as the Engineer and I think it would be incredibly ironic were he to do anything related to MISS SAIGON considering he was one of the leaders that opposed the opening of MISS SAIGON in New York because of the casting of Jonathan Pryce, a Caucasian in a Eurasian Role, and Lea Salonga, a non-American Asian playing the leading role.
#160
Posted: 5/11/13 at 5:29pm
I still like the idea of Carrie Underwood or even Nicole Scherzinger for Ellen. Lea should be Gigi and sing Movie in my Mind, and have Jeremy Jordan as Chrs. Never been more excited for a movie to be made.
#161
Posted: 5/11/13 at 10:09pm
Lea's too old for Gigi, I think.
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!
#162
Posted: 5/12/13 at 10:29am
I agree that she's probably too old for Gigi but Lea looks damn good for her age and easily looks 30 (maybe not in close-up which would be the problem) but I would kill to get a professional recording of her singing movie in my mind; such a beautiful song
#163
Posted: 5/12/13 at 12:56pm
just thinking about this...
as with the case with most movie musicals... which songs do you think will be cut and/or edited and/or replaced?
I would love for Lea Salonga to cameo and yes she does look damn good for her age but I can't see where she could fit in... unless she plays the owner of the bar in act 2.. haha...
maybe they could write a song for the credits for lea to sing!
as with the case with most movie musicals... which songs do you think will be cut and/or edited and/or replaced?
I would love for Lea Salonga to cameo and yes she does look damn good for her age but I can't see where she could fit in... unless she plays the owner of the bar in act 2.. haha...
maybe they could write a song for the credits for lea to sing!
#164
Posted: 5/12/13 at 1:50pm
"maybe they could write a song for the credits for lea to sing!"
That is an amazing idea.
I can also see her as Kim's mother on a picture or in a flashback or something like that.
That is an amazing idea.
I can also see her as Kim's mother on a picture or in a flashback or something like that.
Updated On: 5/12/13 at 01:50 PM
#165
Posted: 5/13/13 at 3:21am
Lea Salonga should definitely make a cameo appearance...might be a little old for Gigi, but she could certainly sing the part! 
My biggest pet peeve right now is when people pronounce it "Marry-us" and not "Mah-ree-us".
#166
Posted: 5/13/13 at 5:56am
Gigi is extremely bitchy and Lea Salonga is not the right type for that. The role requires a different voice as well. She is also too old for the role. I don't think she wants to get slapped on the ass while singing about ****s in her ass, while dancing around in a bikini, after having such a glorious career as Kim in the theatre version.
#167
Posted: 8/25/13 at 6:48pm
I found these clips of a college production of Miss Saigon, and I think the age of this Kim and Chris works really well on screen. The engineer is great too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvCM72Aucvw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jvzuh7ilYE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvCM72Aucvw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jvzuh7ilYE
Updated On: 8/29/13 at 06:48 PM
#168
Posted: 8/25/13 at 10:27pm
Diana Huey from the Signature Theater's current production should be considered for Kim.
But they need to revert to "Now That I've Seen Her" for Ellen. "Maybe" sucks.
But they need to revert to "Now That I've Seen Her" for Ellen. "Maybe" sucks.
#169
Posted: 8/26/13 at 12:09am
I completely agree on Diana Huey. I'm hoping Signature's artistic director (and director of their Siagon) Eric Schaeffer, who has worked for Cameron Macinthosh, is recommending her to him for the role in the revival, she is that much a piece of perfection in the role. As magnificent a singer as Lea Salonga, and a better actress (watching her navigate those melodramatic lyrics is a minor master class). And the girl, as of this show, is not even an Equity actress yet! She is stellar.
#170
Posted: 8/26/13 at 12:38am
I just saw the Signature production yesterday. I was so surprised that Diana Huey is non-Equity.
Lea Salonga has a more resonant voice but Huey's no slouch. She's much better than several of Salonga's successors in both Drury Lane and the Broadway Theatre.
Lea Salonga has a more resonant voice but Huey's no slouch. She's much better than several of Salonga's successors in both Drury Lane and the Broadway Theatre.
#171
Posted: 8/26/13 at 6:45am
I don't think Diana Huey is suitable at all. She does not really look and sound like a Kim and looks more like she is 29 instead of 17.
#172
Posted: 8/26/13 at 2:27pm
Are u kidding? She reads like a fifteen year old on that intimate stage!!!
#173
Posted: 8/26/13 at 5:28pm
I do not know what to make of this comment from Lee "The Butler" Daniels:
"After Joplin, I'm hoping to get Miss Saigon off the ground. And then -- I want to make a horror movie!"
Lee Daniels?
"After Joplin, I'm hoping to get Miss Saigon off the ground. And then -- I want to make a horror movie!"
Lee Daniels?
#174
Posted: 8/26/13 at 6:04pm
This girl has a nice voice. Her acting needs work. She is only 17 years old.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BijTGbKwkHk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BijTGbKwkHk
#175
Posted: 8/26/13 at 7:21pm
Please no Lee Daniels!!!!
This film has to be great, epic. I feel it has to be directed by someone who knows the musical very well. And by that I mean the exact impact of some musical parts, important timing things and placements of words. That is where Les Miserables failed in my opinion. Many parts just don't work because of the lack of understanding the medium. For example the scene where the Bishop forgives Valjean singing "but remember this my brother....", it is cut and directed in a very wrong and amateurish way. The moment is lost. And that is the case with many, many moments in the film. It is a lack of understanding.
For the sets, I feel that this film would benefit from some theatrical sets, maybe even a bit surreal, like the Chicago film. Some theatrical indoor sets, in which you can't really tell how and where it is. There are too many Vietnam films out there already that totally lack atmosphere, with the ricefields and the reed houses and the cloudy daylight that totally lacks atmosphere. I don't think it will work if "The last night of the world" takes place in a crappy, cold concrete room. To highlight the romance it would benefit from a theatrical set with a warm glow, orange light, bamboo bed, a fan and a mosquito net. This films needs orange and red sunsets, and to breathe heat, passion.
I feel that Lee's style is too dull/realistic/gray for this film. Many scenes ask for a more flamboyant approach, such as the bangkok scenes and the bar scenes or the hotel scenes, but also the love scenes and Kim's nightmare and the moment where she flees to the boat.
This film has to be great, epic. I feel it has to be directed by someone who knows the musical very well. And by that I mean the exact impact of some musical parts, important timing things and placements of words. That is where Les Miserables failed in my opinion. Many parts just don't work because of the lack of understanding the medium. For example the scene where the Bishop forgives Valjean singing "but remember this my brother....", it is cut and directed in a very wrong and amateurish way. The moment is lost. And that is the case with many, many moments in the film. It is a lack of understanding.
For the sets, I feel that this film would benefit from some theatrical sets, maybe even a bit surreal, like the Chicago film. Some theatrical indoor sets, in which you can't really tell how and where it is. There are too many Vietnam films out there already that totally lack atmosphere, with the ricefields and the reed houses and the cloudy daylight that totally lacks atmosphere. I don't think it will work if "The last night of the world" takes place in a crappy, cold concrete room. To highlight the romance it would benefit from a theatrical set with a warm glow, orange light, bamboo bed, a fan and a mosquito net. This films needs orange and red sunsets, and to breathe heat, passion.
I feel that Lee's style is too dull/realistic/gray for this film. Many scenes ask for a more flamboyant approach, such as the bangkok scenes and the bar scenes or the hotel scenes, but also the love scenes and Kim's nightmare and the moment where she flees to the boat.
Updated On: 8/26/13 at 07:21 PM
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