NEXT TO NORMAL Film Adaptation On The Way?

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 4:41pm

Blind item from @deuxmoi that a red-headed actress, known for her love of musical theatre, will play the lead in an upcoming film adaptation of NEXT TO NORMAL. Thoughts or ideas?

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 4:46pm

That's gotta be Amy Adams, right? The only other A-list redhead is Jessica Chastain, and while she can certainly sing she hasn't done any traditional musicals.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 4:48pm

KevinKlawitter said: "That's gotta be Amy Adams, right? The only other A-list redhead is Jessica Chastain, and while she can certainly sing she hasn't done any traditional musicals."

The pseudonym on the blind item is Leslie Miller and Amy Adams played Leslie Miller on Drop Dead Gorgeous.

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 5:19pm

A) drop dead g is one of the best movies

B) Amy would be fantastic 

[marytylermoore]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:07pm

Amy Adams, John Leguizamo, Rachel Zegler, Noah Centineo (dub him if need be)

 

Just my little dream...

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:17pm

I love Amy, she’s a great actress, but she doesn’t have the vocal chops for the score. I’m not up for another dumbed down score that gets enhanced in the studio. Boo. 
 

Too bad they didn’t cast Pink or someone who can wail a rock score. 

[Ptero2]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:23pm

Can we just have a revival instead? 

[jbroadway4]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:25pm

Excited about a film adaptation, but pleasssee let it be Pink.

[binau]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:31pm

Bettyboy72 said: "I love Amy, she’s a great actress, but she doesn’t have the vocal chops for the score. I’m not up for another dumbed down score that gets enhanced in the studio. Boo.


Too bad they didn’t cast Pink or someone who can wail a rock score."

Exactly. Or can we go back to dubbing? I’m kind of over the trend of thin auto tuned non-singers taking on powerhouse roles. 

Updated On: 1/5/23 at 06:31 PM

[marytylermoore]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:33pm

From what I've heard from someone close to Yorkey, he has been waiting for some distance in his career between the broadway production and his work in Hollywood to focus on the film adaptation. He was very passionate about directing the adaptation himself at one point 

[darquegk]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:41pm

All I want for this is a solid A24 vibe that embraces the horror aspects.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:43pm

WE WANT TONI! WE WANT TONI! WE WANT TONI! 

[JanMaxwellsBag]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:45pm

Jordan Catalano said: "WE WANT TONI! WE WANT TONI! WE WANT TONI!"

It would give a whole new meaning to “I am your MOTHER!”

[steven22]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 7:13pm

I didn’t realize this was actually happening. If it really is, count me in as someone who is incredibly excited. 

[pmensky]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 7:32pm

Amy is perfect for this. People who say she isn’t up to the singing have clearly never seen her in Into the Woods. She is wonderful singing live. I can’t think of a better movie actor to tackle this role.

[pmensky]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 7:41pm

Bettyboy72 said: "I love Amy, she’s a great actress, but she doesn’t have the vocal chops for the score. I’m not up for another dumbed down score that gets enhanced in the studio. Boo.


Too bad they didn’t cast Pink or someone who can wail a rock score."

You’ve clearly never heard Amy Adams sing live, or you wouldn’t be making such an uninformed statement about dumbing down the score. But considering you think Pink, who has zero acting experience, should play one of the most challenging acting roles written for the musical theatre, I’m wouldn’t be surprised if most of your opinions are uninformed.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 7:54pm

pmensky said: "Bettyboy72 said: "I love Amy, she’s a great actress, but she doesn’t have the vocal chops for the score. I’m not up for another dumbed down score that gets enhanced in the studio. Boo.


Too bad they didn’t cast Pink or someone who can wail a rock score."

You’ve clearly never heard Amy Adams sing live, or you wouldn’t be making such an uninformed statement about dumbing down the score. But considering you think Pink, who has zero acting experience, should play one of the most challenging acting roles written for the musical theatre, I’m wouldn’t be surprised if most of your opinions are uninformed."

First, Pink has acted before so your “zero” comment is uninformed and makes you look foolish. She has been in film and television projects and is one of the most primal vocalists. She conveys raw emotions on a visceral level beautifully. Most of Diana’s hardest scenes are delivered in song. Pink could handle this challenge exquisitely  

Second, Amy has a great voice. No denying it She doesn’t have a rock voice. I’ve seen her sing many times including that Defying Gravity karaoke in which the belt isn’t quite there. I just don’t want her belt cleaned up in the studio. That completely takes the teeth out of the score. That’s all I’m saying. 

[pmensky]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 8:01pm

Bettyboy72 said: "pmensky said: "Bettyboy72 said: "I love Amy, she’s a great actress, but she doesn’t have the vocal chops for the score. I’m not up for another dumbed down score that gets enhanced in the studio. Boo.


Too bad they didn’t cast Pink or someone who can wail a rock score."

You’ve clearly never heard Amy Adams sing live, or you wouldn’t be making such an uninformed statement about dumbing down the score. But considering you think Pink, who has zero acting experience, should play one of the most challenging acting roles written for the musical theatre, I’m wouldn’t be surprised if most of your opinions are uninformed."

First, Pink has acted before so your “zero” comment is uninformed and makes you look foolish. She has been in film and television projects and is one of the most primal vocalists. She conveys raw emotions on a visceral level beautifully. Most of Diana’s hardest scenes are delivered in song. Pink could handle this challenge exquisitely

Second, Amy has a great voice. No denying it She doesn’t have a rock voice. I’ve seen her sing many times including that Defying Gravity karaoke in which the belt isn’t quite there. I just don’t want her belt cleaned up in the studio. That completely takes the teeth out of the score. That’s all I’m saying."

Oh, really? Please share with the group some highlights of Pink’s acting resume, particularly the ones that make you think she’s qualified to play Diana. I’m looking at her IMDb profile, and I’m not seeing anything but music videos and a couple appearances playing rock singers in movies and a voiceover role in Happy Feet Two. She is completely unqualified, and the suggestion that she is is downright stupid. 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 8:49pm

Someone needs to call a wellness check on Glenn Close and her Sunset film

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 9:38pm

Jordan Catalano said: "WE WANT TONI! WE WANT TONI! WE WANT TONI!"

The first person who comes to mind and the only mentioned so far who would do it justice.

[darquegk]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 11:46pm

So who does James Marsden play? Are you even allowed to do a movie musical and not cast him?

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 11:53pm

I for one can't wait for James Corden to play the doctors.

[binau]

Posted: 1/6/23 at 12:13am

I NEVER notice these things but I literally saw Toni Collette in public last week and I actually think her face has Alice Ripley vibes. 

[BJR]

Posted: 1/6/23 at 8:50am

I always thought Toni would be great for this. But you know what, if Amy gets it made, then good. I hope it happens.

And with Sunset, isn't the main hurdle Paramount? It has to be a studio film, and theirs. She could probably get an independent film made.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/6/23 at 9:21am

For a while, I was thinking that a film adaptation should be directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda starring Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal.