NEWS ABOUT 'RENT' MOVIE!! MUST READ!! possible casting.. — Page 2

I think Baz Luhrman would have been a better choice to do a RENT movie. At least he knows what the word "edgy" means. I'm a big Harry Potter geek (see my avatar) but I think Chris Columbus made the world JK Rowling created a little too cleaned-up. RENT is not the type of story that can be softened around the edges, or else the story is ruined. Also, I don't think that members of any boy band belong in musical theater. Justin Timberlake=bad singer. The rest of NSYNC=bad singers. Backstreet Boys--well, you get the point.
Although...if they must cast a pop star, my vote goes to Christina Aguilera as Maureen. The girl can sing. If Britney Spears is cast in any role, however small, I will vomit all over my keyboard.

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I think JT might be good. But I think they should try to get some of the peeps who have played it on Bway to be in the movie.

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Beyonce's voice is too pretty to be Mimi, imho. And do we know for sure which part Justin wants? They say that it is a part for a "pop star" who can sing. I would say that is Mark, since Roger would be described as a "rock star" who can sing. No?

I like Justin, so I don't think it's a bad idea to cast him in the movie ! He can sing, he is gorgeous and he has a fan base which will help the film !

Take care

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....!!!!

Die Chris Columbus.

Is there anywhere I can email to protest the shame? I despise and loathe this. I was willing to give Columbus the benefit of the doubt, but no. JT doesn't have the edge. Can you imagine what he'll do to One Song Glory? It'll be full of cheesy pop riffs and... ick. Oh dear Lord. For the sake of all things holy, please, don't let this be true. I'd rather Rent dissapear from stage and screen forever than to have it immortalized this way. Oh no. I have to go cry now.

" I'd rather Rent dissapear from stage and screen forever than to have it immortalized this way. Oh no. I have to go cry now."

Gee, if you're this melodramatic over a piece of gossip, I'd hate to see your reaction when stuff like this is formally announced.

Don't panic. When a movie is in development, all the rumors are just that- rumors. Even if they say they're "in talks" it means absolutely nothing. Heck, even if an actor is hired things might change because of scheduling conflicts, injuries, or personality problems.

Hang around movie rumor sites long enough, and you'll realize that 90% of pre-production rumors mean nothing. Sure, they say Timberlake will have a role, but they were also saying for ages that the Phantom would be played by either Antonio Banderas or Hugh Jackman. And Richard Gere was at least the 5th actor approached to play Billy Flynn.

This story actually has a quote from Columbus, which makes it slightly more credible, but I wouldn't be sure of a thing (including Columbus directing) until they actually start filming, or at least set a production schedule and location(s).

You're acting like comic fanboys before the first X-Men came out. How entertaining. :)

Matt_G - I said, "please don't let it be true." I didn't say it was. No flames, please.

Yeah, I'm melodramatic about this. I admit. I just can't stand the idea of this being ruined... Jonathan worked 15 years on Rent and I'd hate to see it all go to waste because the movie was carelessly made or too focused on selling tickets to stay true to the original.

And isn't Chris Columbus that crappy director of the first two Harry Potter movies? Maybe if the 3rd comse out so much better, Rent people will dump him and find someone better? Baz Lurhman would be a nice bet. How awesome would he make it? His vision is incredible, not to mention his set ideas would fit perfectly. Baz...*sobsob* Please, Baz, get this back from Crap Columbus.

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I want Justin Timberlake to be in Rent so much - he will be perfect. As will Beyonce. If this movie is to be widely distributed then these two are increasing the chances by about 90%. Plus.. think of the Oscars! Lol. "and the winner is.."

I just remember the wonders of Chris Columbus with Home Alone and Mrs Doubtfire - two great classic movies. But about as far away from Rent as you could possibly get.

Look, I can almost guarantee that the cast (if this movie gets made at all, which is still in doubt) won't be entirely made up of famous pop stars. You know why? It's simple: It would just cost too much money. Movie musicals, even post-Chicago are considered a risky venture, and studios aren't about to spend $60 million or more on a movie of Rent. So rest assured that at the very least, some of the pop stars will be B-list. :)

-Plum, amused by the panic

Thank you Governor. Yes, I know Chris isn't directing Harry Potter 3 - that's why it's going to be so much better. I think the only reason people over the age of ten saw the first two was because it was harry potter and it was exciting. People might actually see this third one because its a GOOD movie. Rent...might just suck.

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