NINE Film Casting Rumors from Page Six — Page 6

As I've said repeatedly (and after seeing the film last night, I still think so), I'd love for Hayek to play Carla. She'd be able to bring the immense sexuality of the role to the screen and she would be magnificent in songs like "Simple." Don't think she can sing but I'd love to see her as Carla. However, since she's pregnant she may want to take some time off from the film and might not be back in shape by the time filming starts (though Weinstein said that they wouldn't mind waiting till 2009 to get the stars they wanted).
I also wanted to comment on the fact that I had forgotten how many men populated 8 1/2 (it was Tommy Tune idea to make every single character but Guido a female, an idea that almost made Yeston find a new director). In the original script, I believe Le Fleur was a man, for example. I wonder if Marshall will add Guido's father to the movie or the man dating Gloria (can't remember his name). It'd be interesting to see if there'll be any men apart from Guido and what roles they'll play.
MB, I'm not sure if you were joking about Alley, but that's the kind of actress I'd like to see for the role. I don't think Zeta Jones is matron-ly enough.

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I still think Tomei would be a superb choice for Carla.

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No! I'm dead serious about Kirstie Alley. I think she'd be brilliant. I just don't know if she could handle the song.

I could see Tomei as Carla. She could do the blousy sex thing that Sandra Milo does so well in 8 1/2. Reportedly she's not much of a singer though...

I'll pass on Tomei, not a fan. Kirstie Alley sounds great indeed and honestly I wouldn't mind seeing a Saraghina who doesn't hit all the right notes, it'd make her more grotesque and earthy. There's a lot of belting in "Be Italian" but I don't think it requires a wide range, does it?

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Well, for what its worth, several of the leads in 8 1/2 weren't Italian...

Some of my ideas:

Luisa - Mira Sorvino

Carla - Marissa Tomei, Brittany Murphy

Claudia - (Dare I say...Christina Aguilera?)

Saraghina - Aida Turturro

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Aguilera has a FABULOUS upper register.

And if they can teach Fantasia to quit the "Yea Yea's" and not be as nasal in THE COLOR PURPLE...I'm more than sure Aguilera can modify her technique for the film.

And she's definitely a knockout.

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Updated On: 4/18/07 at 06:04 PM

Or play the ethereal muse and obsession of an Italian film director.

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Well assuming she can act and do comedy - maybe she would work as Carla (if they really wanted to cast the role that young) but I agree with ray - she's really not the mysterious, aloof Claudia...

He would practically have to men in the movie somewhere. My guess is that the film will have more the structure of something like his CHICAGO, where there is a slightly more realistic European setting and than the "Spa" of his imagination in which he is surrounded by the women.

Sorvino is actually a good vocalist. I think she could sing the part. I've always just found her to be a little lifeless. She's definitely not too young...

I think Aida Turturro could be a fabulous Saraghina. That's a great suggestion.