New MY FAIR LADY film- Page 2

[mauriposa]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:07pm

If they have to do this, I'd rather see Anne Hathaway than Kiera Knightley.

[degrassifan]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:07pm

"Although I don't like the idea of remaking the classic, highly cherished film, I think that Anne Hathaway or even Cameron Diaz would make a terrific Eliza."

Julie Andrews did say that if they ever decide to remake "The Sound of Music," she thinks that Cameron Diaz should be cast as Maria. I'm not sure if she was being serious.

[humbugfoto]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:09pm

No. Just...no. Please.

And who would they want for Higgins? George Clooney?
There isn't a single original idea left in Hollywood anymore....
Didn't they learn their lesson with Phantom??

[NCGuy]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:13pm

I love the show itself and I know the film is considered a classic, but I’ve always found the movie version hard to sit through (it’s just so sloooow...).

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:16pm

Is this a TV movie? That's the only way I could see this as a viable option, but MY FAIR LADY as a major motion picture film? It'll sell all of two cents even if Angelina Jolie or Hannah Montana played Eliza.

[nmartin]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:19pm

"I love the show itself and I know the film is considered a classic, but I’ve always found the movie version hard to sit through (it’s just so sloooow...)."

By all means let's have a My Fair Lady movie with music video camera work and featuring Madonna as Mrs. Higgins.

[bschneid76]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:19pm

Another TV musical to skip. I'll watch the film instead. Completely unnecessary.

[jv92]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:30pm

"Julie Andrews did say that if they ever decide to remake "The Sound of Music," she thinks that Cameron Diaz should be cast as Maria. I'm not sure if she was being serious."

No, she was just being a kiss-ass. It was a happy surprise to discover her memoir wasn't filled with ass-kissing. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Can Diaz even sing?

[theatreboi11]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:36pm

I would love to see Amy Adams tackle this!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:38pm

This makes me want to puke.

[BenKaye]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:40pm

I can't think of one good reason to remake this movie.

[NCGuy]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:43pm

By all means let's have a My Fair Lady movie with music video camera work and featuring Madonna as Mrs. Higgins.

That’s a pretty big leap there, nmartin. A film can be less stagy without resorting to music video editing (Oliver, The Sound of Music, Fiddler...).

[degrassifan]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:44pm

If they do this, then I think Connie Fisher should be considered for Eliza.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 9:55pm

...and Connie Francis should play Mrs. Higgins

[nmartin]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 10:07pm

"...and Connie Francis should play Mrs. Higgins"
Much better suggestion than my Madonna casting.

[MerMaggieGalinda]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 10:12pm

I'm not sure how I feel about this. On one hand I'm kind of upset they are going to remake a classic film, but on the other hand I'm kind of interested in their new ideas. It would be cool to see it actually in London. As for Eliza, I think Anne Hathaway would be a perfect choice. She's well-known, and she can actually sing and act well. Keira would be good too, if she can sing of course. She was in the running for Christine in the Phantom movie...but I thought I heard her say in some interview that she can't really sing. Maybe she was over-exaggerating. As long as it's not Katie Holmes.....

[StuckToTheStage]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 10:12pm

I may be by myself here (probably), but I'm excited!

[Muhlethaler]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 10:20pm

Updated On: 8/31/11 at 10:20 PM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 10:29pm

I am afraid that all these movie musicals will backfire someday~like people will be saturated and we wont make movie musicals anymore like in the early 80's after Xanadu and You Can't Stop the Music.

J*

Posted: 6/5/08 at 10:36pm

It's going to take a lot to convince me that it's going to be a good show. Unfortunately, I doubt this will be the case with the "major international" star. It doesn't sound good.

~Jkor

[degrassifan]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 10:36pm

"I'm not sure how I feel about this. On one hand I'm kind of upset they are going to remake a classic film, but on the other hand I'm kind of interested in their new ideas."

That's EXACTLY how I feel. I mean, it kind of sucks that they're remaking a classic that won 8 Academy Awards, but I think we should have faith in this. It could be a very beautiful film, especially since it'll be filmed on location. I'm pretty sure they aren't gonna cast just anybody. In fact, I'm pretty excited for this. I want to see how it'll turn out, and how modern-day audiences will recieve it.

I just thought of something...maybe they might actually have Henry and Eliza kiss...?

[nealb1]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 10:37pm

HUH? Why?

If it ain't broke.......don't fix it.

[WickedRedX]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 10:41pm

If they do go through with it, then I at least want Julie Andrews to play Higgin's mother. Just give me that, and I'll be happy.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 11:10pm

Anne Hathaway, Keira Knightley, and Amy Adams are all great choices.

[wickedfan]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 11:15pm

Worse news I've heard in the last decade. WHY remake a classic? The show is perfect, the movie is perfect. There's no reason to remake this movie. What's next? A remake of Singin' in the Rain with Hugh Jackman?

Hey everyone! Did you hear? They're remaking Citizen Kane with George Clooney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!