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Posted: 7/18/07 at 12:44pm
So, I just got back from lunch with a friend who works at Weinstein Company, and I got some juicy casting information for you all...
So, here's the scoop. Right now, Catherine Zeta-Jones is the first choice for Luisa, and as of now, she's got the part, they're just working out to finalize her contract.
Katie Holmes did indeed audition, and supposedly impressed Marhsall and Co, so, she might end up being the film's Claudia. However, Anne Hathaway, who is meeting with the Weinsteins and Marshall this week in NYC, is also a possibility for Claudia. Apparently, they want to go younger with the character of Claudia for the film version.
Also, right now, my friend says it looks like Renee Zellwegger with be Carla, though, she hasn't committed yet for two reasons: the size of the role, and she is fielding other offers for next year, so, the film is trying their hardest to secure her.
My friend said that right now, their biggest challenge is finding a Guido Contini, because there are a couple of different ways they want to approach the role (in terms of look, age, sound, and whatnot).
Lastly, as for Le Fleur, Judi Dench is their first choice, however, her filming schedule for the next Bond movie would get in the way. But they still want her for the part, and are going to try and work around her schedule.
So, here's the scoop. Right now, Catherine Zeta-Jones is the first choice for Luisa, and as of now, she's got the part, they're just working out to finalize her contract.
Katie Holmes did indeed audition, and supposedly impressed Marhsall and Co, so, she might end up being the film's Claudia. However, Anne Hathaway, who is meeting with the Weinsteins and Marshall this week in NYC, is also a possibility for Claudia. Apparently, they want to go younger with the character of Claudia for the film version.
Also, right now, my friend says it looks like Renee Zellwegger with be Carla, though, she hasn't committed yet for two reasons: the size of the role, and she is fielding other offers for next year, so, the film is trying their hardest to secure her.
My friend said that right now, their biggest challenge is finding a Guido Contini, because there are a couple of different ways they want to approach the role (in terms of look, age, sound, and whatnot).
Lastly, as for Le Fleur, Judi Dench is their first choice, however, her filming schedule for the next Bond movie would get in the way. But they still want her for the part, and are going to try and work around her schedule.
