RENT movie casting confirmed- Page 2

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 4:35am

you realize that since this is one of the only active threads at this time of night, he's probably read and will now proceed to write with bad grammar so to not intimidate you, right?

[nobizlikeshobiz]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 4:36am

oh my goodness, that would be so nice!

[Broadway Matt]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 4:37am

I like complete sentences, and you'll notice that I usually tend to write in compound sentences.

[basketcase]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 4:38am

Oh Matt, commas are just so sexy.

[nobizlikeshobiz]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 4:38am

lol I do either runon sentences, or sentence fragments. Hey that was a compound sentence wasn't it

[Broadway Matt]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 4:41am

They are sexy indeed, though I'll admit the difficulty I'm having in my goal to use more semi-colons.

[EvelynNesbit1906]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 6:01am

"no need for sarcasm...i personally think that adam is a little too old for the movie although roger isn't exactly an age-specific role. but i can't wait for idina and anthony! i just hope they cast jai as angel and a no name for mimi."

You're brave to stick by the argument against Pascal for his age with Rapp supposedly posting on this board, or just incredibly admirable for not fawning over anyone to the extent that you're unwilling to be truthful. :)

(and no, this is not an endorsement of the argument against Pascal; of all the roles, I always thought that Roger would have been so difficult to cast that Pascal or Shields might end up under consideration) Updated On: 10/30/04 at 06:01 AM

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 6:15am

Or just hoping that if we don't make any personal attacks against Adam, we'll be safe, regardless of whether or not Rapp is actually reading this thread.

Like I said earlier in your gigantic RENT casting thread, I'm not keen on Adam being cast - in fact, he's the only OBC member that's been announced so far that's prevented me from embracing this decision. I don't think any amount of soft lighting and lenses will make him look like he's in his early twenties. But while Roger's age can be adjusted in the script (after all, it's never explicitly said in the libretto), I'm now concerned as to what age mimi will be portrayed as. I don't think I'm huge on the early-30-something hooking up with a 19 year old who looks 16. And I don't think upping Mimi's age will stay true to the character.

[EvelynNesbit1906]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 6:20am

"I don't think I'm huge on the early-30-something hooking up with a 19 year old who looks 16. And I don't think upping Mimi's age will stay true to the character."

But it's legal, isn't it? I'm asking this question with respect to both Pascal and myself, because I think that without knowing it, I may have reached an age where it's illegal for me to take an interest in people under the age of 19.

There are some pictures on gettyimages.com from the last two years that may make you change your mind about Pascal being able to look a bit younger ("may" being the operative word). Once this casting is confirmed, I'll be more concerned about the performances -- as Diggs and Rapp are the only cast members to have had major roles in film -- than the ages, although I have no problem admitting that my excitement about the film was slightly mitigated Tuesday with the news that I wouldn't be seeing completely new interpretations of most characters. Updated On: 10/30/04 at 06:20 AM

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 6:26am

"although I have no problem admitting that my excitement about the film was slightly mitigated Tuesday with the news that I wouldn't be seeing completely new interpretations of most characters."

You and me both, Evelyn. However, I don't think I've ever used the phrase "cautiously optimistic" as much as I have in one day today.

As for is it legal for a early-thirties Roger and a 19-year-old Mimi...sure, it's legal. But Woody Allen and Soon-Yin are legal too, no? (Extreme and bad analogy, but the point remains the same.) I have a feeling Mimi's age will be upped in the movie, which saddens me.

[EvelynNesbit1906]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 6:38am

"You and me both, Evelyn. However, I don't think I've ever used the phrase "cautiously optimistic" as much as I have in one day today."

Yeah, don't get me wrong -- I don't think that the leads' ages will by any means ruin the film, but I'm also not buying arguments that because their voices have "matured," listening to the film's soundtrack will be a new and awesome experience apart from Today 4 U, Out Tonight and other solos by cast members not from the OBC.

"As for is it legal for a early-thirties Roger and a 19-year-old Mimi...sure, it's legal. But Woody Allen and Soon-Yin are legal too, no? (Extreme and bad analogy, but the point remains the same.) I have a feeling Mimi's age will be upped in the movie, which saddens me."

Eh, I think they're more likely to just not reference her age before they actually change "I'm 19, but I'm older for my age" to "I'm 25." They probably have someone in mind who's well into her 20s but can still pass for 19.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 10:52am

may i suggest:
joanne- queen latifah (joanne is supposed to be slightly older, and she still has that oscar nominee appeal)
angel-jai rodriguez (queer eye is still popular)
mimi- mya (i think it would work and she still has some recognition)

so all three can ligitimately sing, and are "star names" so everyone is happy- ish

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 11:01am

Just curious, but how many of you have seen Adam in person recently? All this talk of his looking too old is really confusing me because I've seen him several times in the past six months and I can assure you that he is NOT looking old. He has the good fortune of having one of those faces that is young looking. The other thing we have to remember is that most people who see the movie, unless it's specified in the advertising, are not going to go in with the thought that these characters are all in their early twenties. Even most casts of the stage version haven't had a majority of actors in their early twenties.

jonart, I think it's been confirmed that Tracy Thoms has been cast as Joanne and that Jaime Lee Kirchner is auditioning for Mimi. Updated On: 10/30/04 at 11:01 AM

[timote316]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 11:06am

I'd really like to see Queen Latifah as Joanne. She brings that necessary Hollywood starpower to the cast. Oh well.

And everytime I think of the OBC in the movie, I like it more and more. Oh well

[BroadwayDiva]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 11:41am

I'm glad they announced the casting...

I think Jai should be Angel, because he has some star power from Queer Eye, and he was fantastic on Broadway. Queen Latifah as Joanne might be interesting. We know she can do movie musicals (Chicago). I hope Taye gets Benny, because how awesome would that be?

[Mr. Tuttle]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 12:43pm

Mywonder: you have been asked to tell us where you received your information. So far, you didn't state this info in your original posting nor have responded yet.

I have checked with numerous scources and no one has heard any confirmations on casting.

I hope you are not posting rumor as truth. You'll be delt with accordingly if you have.

[cvapb]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 12:44pm

I think the woman currently playing Joanne on broadway is very good (Merie Dandridge). Queen Latifah would also be interesting in the role. Updated On: 10/30/04 at 12:44 PM

[StateOfJade]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 2:01pm

Tracy Thoms is playing Joanne.

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 2:21pm

Tuttle-
In case you have not noticed BWW now has an official source.

[pab]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 2:57pm

Queen Latifah?

So, she does one musical which requires her to sing a song that requires very little vocal work and now she is being suggested for Joanne? She can't sing that role. She does not have the kind of voice required for that role, and for those of you also suggesting her for Motormouth Mabel, she can't sing that either (and she is not the right age). Just because she is a black singer/actress please don't assume that she can sing or act in any role out there for a black female. She is good at what she does but it would be better if a person with the right kind of voice was cast for both of those parts. Latifah is not that person.

[mywonderwa11]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 5:40pm

i heard it on the radio while i was driving in my car the other day. they were mentioning WICKED (with it being halloween i guess) and talked about idina and then went into the RENT movie and announced those roles being cast.

[ajayspak]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 6:17pm

Hey there Id be more than happy if all five take the film. I think the smartest move to make and this whole age thing is ridiculous, Adam looked to old when he was OBC and that didnt matter. Im a filmmaker and theres alot you can do with age, its not a problem. Mimi has been cast I forget the name right now and Angel is down to a few people according to Variety. Do you have a source that its concrete that these people have officially signed on, cos the latest Variety update is still saying they are being wooed to do the film, to the point they would work around the fives working schedule. Thank GOD Warner dropped this project and now Revolution is doing it, they are edgy smart production company and trust me they know what they are doing, and I really think the five should show up, its national exposure and on top of that if the film turns out really good we're talking oscar possibilities, like with Chicago (still liked the stage production better than the film but the film was still very good) Let us know your source please, I'm dying to find out official info. Thanks for starting the thread.

[Marquise]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 8:39pm

i think natalie wood should play mimi and they should get marni nixon to dub her.

[EvelynNesbit1906]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 8:43pm

LOL, I know you're kidding, but hell, Natalie Wood has been dead for a long time.

[N0tThatGirl213]

Posted: 10/30/04 at 8:45pm

I can see the headline now...

"First White Mimi is Paler Than Death Onscreen"