RIALTO CHATTER: Lopez Looking to 'Move' to 'HEIGHTS'?- Page 2

[EnWashingtonHeights]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 4:36pm

In my head I cast Mandy as Nina

[timesquare01]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 4:37pm

well obviously! lol but i just mean if i'm thinking outside the original cast.

[Anakela]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 4:40pm

I had never thought of America Ferrara - (if you're serious) that's an interesting take on it...

Totally serious- I actually don't know if/how well she sings, but from the very first rumours of an ITH film I've always cast America as Nina in my head.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 4:42pm

Q'orianka Kilcher could be a great Nina or Vanessa maybe ?

she has a good voice.

[timesquare01]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 4:43pm

i really like that idea. she would bring something wonderful to the role.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 4:51pm

here's a clip of her singing : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5sjOXl3Qng

and Jlo related : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cbGGMpdxxQ

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 4:51pm

DP Updated On: 1/27/09 at 04:51 PM

[EnWashingtonHeights]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 4:56pm

I wish it would be the OBC

[timesquare01]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 5:48pm

Q'Orianka Kilcher definitely has the look of Vanessa. I had never thought of her.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 6:09pm

If anyone but the OBC has to be in the movie, I'd go with Luis Guzman as Kevin, and maybe even Rosario Dawson as Nina.

[Schmerg_The_Impaler]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 6:11pm

Add me to the list of people who were terrified this thread would be about Mario Lopez.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 6:39pm

Mario Lopez will never come back to Broadway after being stabbed in the back by that talentless whore Nick Adams. Wait- is that his name? The Underwear model who can't get cast unless he drops trou?

[toanythingtaboo 2]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 7:08pm

I imagine that J-Lo heading to Broadway is a mix up with her wanting to be involved with the film adaption.

But yeah, I always imagined either Jennifer Lopez or Ana Ortiz as Carla in the film. How flexible is the age of Daniella? Because they could make an interesting duo for the film.

Rosario Dawson would probably be a good idea for the film, but I'm not overly found of her...and I'm not sure she'd work as Nina or Vanessa. The idea is growing on me, however.

[steven22]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 7:20pm

Rosario Dawson as Vanessa!

[Testing1232]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 7:44pm

I had heard (and have no idea how true this is) that JLO was contacted about taking over for Karen Olivo when Olivo left.

[JP2]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 7:57pm

She'd be an AMAZING Daniella.

[timesquare01]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 10:38pm

Well if Lin is cast as Usnavi in the movie (which, IMHO he really has to be) i feel like Rosario would work better with him then Q'Orianka. And Rosario would play the role greatly, she's got spunk but just enough of the dreamer to her.

I really do like the idea of Lopez and Ortiz as Daniella and Carla respectively. They would make a great pair and with the right hair and makeup they could make these two look the same age or a good amount of difference depending on what they wanted..

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 10:45pm

Rosario Dawson as Vanessa and America Ferrera as Nina are rather inspired choices.

I'd also use Gloria Estefan as Camila and Rita Moreno as Abuela.

Updated On: 1/27/09 at 10:45 PM

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 10:48pm

Wow, Q'Orianka is great! She'd be good as either Nina or Vanessa, IMO.

[JP2]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 11:29pm

Lin-Manuel Miranda - Usnavi
Rosario Dawson - Vanessa
America Ferrera - Nina
Keith Robinson - Benny
Antonio Bendares - Kevin
Gloria Estefan - Camila
Rita Moreno - Abuela
Jennifer Lopez - Daniella
Vanessa Hudgens - Carla
Mark Indelicato - Sonny

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 1/27/09 at 11:52pm

Rosario doesn't have the voice for Vanessa.

[timote316]

Posted: 1/28/09 at 12:02am

She only has to (somewhat) sing it once! I found her to be a highlight in RENT, vocals and all.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/28/09 at 3:13am

What about Javier Bardem as Kevin ?

[b174]

Posted: 1/28/09 at 3:31am

joekv99 1) Would you ever want Mario to come back to broadway? 2) How did nick stab him in the back? They are friends. 3) Choose your words carefully. That language is hostile, immature, and grounds to have the thread removed.
Updated On: 1/28/09 at 03:31 AM

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 1/28/09 at 5:57am

sweet