Movies that WILL be musicals, inevitably

Just last night I was talking to a friend who said he wished "Jojo Rabbit" was a musical, and I said "it has Off-Broadway written all over it, we'll have heard the first song within ten years." This made me think: besides the projects that you personally WISH would become musicals, what have you seen or read that you immediately realized "there's no way this one doesn't get an adaptation sometime soon?"

Crazy Rich Asians and Love Simon. I'd say in the next 2-4 years

Kad said: "Hocus Pocus. I'd be shocked if Disney didn't have some people developing it."

Allegedly it's not broadway-bound because it's a limited season, Aug-mid Nov, and couldn't really turn a profit. They still might attempt in a White Christmas way where there are multiple tours going at once. They'd likely make all their money with every regional, school, etc doing it every year, though.

13 Going On 30 was in development a while back.

I've always said ​​​​The House Bunny starring Annaleigh Ashford would be exquisite. 

Mister Matt said: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

This would be joyous. Mama Mia with a decent story and some genuine laughs.

 

jbroadway4 said: "I've always said​​​​The House Bunnystarring Annaleigh Ashfordwould be exquisite."

This is the most brilliant idea I’ve heard all day

Miss Congeniality with Sutton.

I'm surprised that no one has taken a crack at adapting Across the Universe for the stage. 

 

I have aways thought that Chappaquiddick will be a musical eventually.