Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

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Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 3/31/06 at 12:57am

Ahh, I would totally go to the open call just to say, "Hey, I don't want to be Link, but how about some Fender?"

Blah. I've already sent in my application twice anyways. Oh well! Good luck, all you wannabe Links!

http://www.hairspraymovie.com/

#2

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 3/31/06 at 2:52am

Must send application in...though I could use a new headshot before I do. :-P

Cheers,

Christopher

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#3

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 3/31/06 at 8:36am

Does Akiva know about this?

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#4

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 3/31/06 at 8:38am

what about casting call for extras or ensemble?

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#5

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 9:48am

I understand the need to make Tracy an unknown. Jennifer Hudson, despite her appearance on American Idol, is basically an unknown to most of America by now and she's the lead in Dreamgirls surrounded by more famous people. You don't want the audience having any preconceived notions of the character.

But making Seaweed and Link unknowns too doesn't make much sense when, and I REALLY REALLY hate to say this, but Usher and Justin Timberlake would be fit the roles pretty well. I'm not advocating this by any means, but you've got to admit from a studio wanting to cast big names perspective it'd be pretty killer.

Thoughts?

#6

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 12:12pm

Timberlake and Usher would be perfect in the roles, but I wonder who the producers will come up with.

#7

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Posted: 4/1/06 at 12:31pm

Usher might be okay but Timberlake does not seem like a Link at all.

#8

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 12:33pm

i'd kill myself if both or either were in

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Updated On: 4/1/06 at 12:33 PM

#9

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 12:35pm

People OBVIOUSLY don't care that this was already posted...

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=892033

Updated On: 4/2/06 at 12:35 PM

#10

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 3:10pm

I'm with zepka. It's hard for me to picture anyone other than Chester as Seaweed, but I can if I really try. But Usher??? NEVER NEVER NEVER!!!

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re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 3:14pm

usher and his ego make me want to puke


justin is just totally wrong

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#12

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 3:47pm

Yeah I've had way more than enough of Usher...he can stay far away from movies for all I care. Justin Timberlake would bring the star quality to Link, but that's about it. He'd probably make them change the music to be more like his usual style.

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#13

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 4:29pm

<<<

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#14

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 4:36pm

if theyre lookin for people 16-23 to play seaweed and link, all people named here are TOO OLD.

#15

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 7:41pm

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I can't make it on that Saturday! Do you think if I went on the next day and sweet-talked my way in (since it says callbacks are the next day?)

I am so depressed it isn't even beleivable.

Akiva

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re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 7:57pm

It wouldn't hurt to show up.

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#17

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 8:01pm

My problem is that callbacks may not even be held at the same place.

Akiva

#18

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Posted: 4/1/06 at 11:25pm

WHY CAN'T THEY USE Matthew Morrison.
UGH!

Updated On: 4/1/06 at 11:25 PM

#19

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Posted: 4/1/06 at 11:45pm

i agree with corine!

#20

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 11:48pm

Matt's had his big break with that role, and he was superb.

Give someone else a shot.

Akiva

#21

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/1/06 at 11:57pm

Matt was perfect.
So was Harvey, Jackie Hoffman and Kerry Butler.
I also loved Brier as T Turnblad.
And without Jerry Mitchell the movie is nothing.
(HOPE they cast the adorable Rusty)

Updated On: 4/1/06 at 11:57 PM

#22

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/2/06 at 12:03am

I totally agree with you about all those people. They are all people who I admire and think were amazing on stage. But as many recent films have pointed out: Perfect for the stage is not perfect for the film. If all you want is the stage version recreated on film...then why not just go see the stage version.

And Corine, you of all people love a fresh face in a breakout role (as Matt was originally, and as John Loydd Young is now). So why not hope for a brand new face to be brought to the spot light. I'm quite sure Matt won't have any trouble getting work in the future.

Akiva

#23

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/2/06 at 12:53am

Matt looks way to old to play the part in the film

#24

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/2/06 at 3:26pm

It's kind of funny, making a movie of a movie musical that was a movie.

Updated On: 4/2/06 at 03:26 PM

#25

re: Now Casting Link Larkin in Hairspray Movie

Posted: 4/2/06 at 3:44pm

Next they will make a straight play adaptaion of the musical movie, based on the stage musical based on the movie.

Akiva