Rent--the movie?

#1

Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:22pm

hey Rentheads, heard a little rumor today that i'm intrigued by. i heard that there is possibly going to be a movie version of Rent, and that Clay Aiken tried out for the lead. Being a huge Clay fan, i'm just wondering if this is true. thanx for your help!

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#2

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:24pm

OH GOD NO!!!!!!! WE WILL ALL DIE!!!!!

#3

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:27pm

PLEASE NO!!!!!!!!!! That is not good!!

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#4

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:28pm

I don't know. We talked about this awhile ago and there wasn't too much conclusive info. Justin Timberlake was supposed to be in consideration too. As of yesterday there were still no casting decisions made. I guess they'll have to throw a "celeb" or two in the mix, but wow, it all seems semi-tragic. Though I do like Clay!

#5

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:31pm

i think that Clay has a chance. having held numerous lead roles in high school musicals, and even being judged as "too Broadway for American Idol", i think that it could be awesome. just give him a chance--listen to him. but thank all of goodness that Justin has been denied. that would have been tragic.

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Unlimited...my future is...unlimited...

#6

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:36pm

that's worse than timberlake.

#7

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:39pm

Rumor.

Bad one too. Especially considering no audtioning/casting has even taken place.

#8

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:42pm

Here's a semi-serious speculation what about Ewan McGregor? I don't mind his voice, and he's a pretty big name. Could he be a good Mark?

#9

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:47pm

no.

#10

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:51pm

I think Adam Busch would be a great Mark for the movie version of RENT.

For those who don't know, Adam is lead singer of the band Common Rotation and he's appeared in a few movies and television series (most recently as a regular on The Jury and as a recurring role on Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

#11

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:57pm

I think Ewan may be a little too old.

#12

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 7:59pm

just a thought

#13

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 8:11pm

Oh my God! Not another "who's going to be in RENT" thread! We have done this topic to death. Let’s wait until some casting has been done and then we can all bitch about who is right or wrong for whatever part. I think that the last thread on this topic had over one hundred responses.

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#14

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 8:22pm

Clay has no interest to do movies. So this is false.

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#15

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 8:44pm

UGHHHHHH could you guys learn how to use the search feature...it's a very helpful thing!


https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=221070#222329

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=185053#201709

Updated On: 7/13/04 at 08:44 PM

#16

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 10:08pm

Go Cara, go! lol... yes, come on. There are HUGE threads on this already. BUT... if we're on the topic, I wish this movie wouldn't happen. There's no way it's going to do justice to the show.

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Updated On: 7/13/04 at 10:08 PM

#17

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 10:09pm

**whining** the search feature is NO fun, tho!

#18

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 10:29pm

lol, thanx BroadwayGuy. sorry to cause annoyance, i was just popping in and posted.

Unlimited_Dreamer
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Unlimited...my future is...unlimited....

#19

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 10:30pm

Aw, poor broadwayguy2! Sorry unlimited_dreamer, I didn't intend for that to come off mean.

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#20

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/14/04 at 11:25am

no hard feelings, emcee. you have a right to state our opinion!

Unlimited_Dreamer
and remember, God loves you.

Unlimited...my future is...unlimited...

#21

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/14/04 at 9:01pm

Clay Aiken would be an adorable Mark...to bad he doesn't want to do movies.

#22

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/14/04 at 9:09pm

I don't want Clay Aiken to taint my love of RENT.

#23

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/14/04 at 9:13pm

Clay Aiken as Mark. Justin Guarini as Roger. Vanessa Olivarez as Mimi. Kelly Clarkson as Maureen. Reuben Studdard as Benny. I'll stop now.

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#24

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/14/04 at 9:29pm

Grab me the barf bag. It's coming up again.

#25

re: Rent--the movie?

Posted: 7/14/04 at 10:49pm

why don't they actually get broadway actors? Because they aren't big names?? If they put one big name in there they will be able to sell it plus I think it will just be a big movie because it is RENT and it's a great story.

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What is your dream role? My dream role would be to be myself. To be performing at the Hollywood Bowl and to have an audience there just to see me, as Stephanie. They are there because they like what I do as a singer, an artist and a person (the last being the most important). I enjoy escaping and portraying other characters, but to be accepted and wanted as yourself... that's amazing! --Stephanie J. Block Just one of the many reasons I admire and respect Stephanie!!