Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE — Page 9

Ok, blase

Definitely the continental type - not the British type of sophistication.

But it will still have to be an actor who is widely recognizable in America. I don't think casting it with an European actor will ensure box office success. Of course, Fellini cast Marcello Mastrionani ( sp?) in 8 1/2, but it seems there is now a dearth of recognizable European actors to American movie audiences, except perhaps for Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz.

Updated On: 4/15/07 at 01:42 AM

Or a complete nightmare.

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And how would you identify this up and coming film star?

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How about Hugh and Penelope in the cast?

Hugh can look European - take a look at that photo. Old-world charm and male elegance. He is also about the right age ( when they get to do the film ) and can hold off his own against 16 women. He did play a man of the world in Scoop. He does accents very well - although mostly British aristocrat( The Prestige, Scoop, and Kate and Leopold) and BBC English ( Flushed Away) and American. He did try to sound Spanish in a segment of The Fountain ...Not sure if he used a bit of a Dutch accent for Van Helsing. And I believe Wolverine is Canadian.

Yes, his voice in TBFO was nasaly ( that must be his Aussie accent) - but he sounded very different in OKLAHOMA!... ditto for the CAROUSEL concert and SUNSET BOULEVARD... NO ONE IS ALONE/CHILDREN WILL LISTEN from INTO THE WOODS? I think there is great versatility in his singing voice as well.

He is proving to be a very fine actor now - I think the role will be a good challenge for him.

Updated On: 4/15/07 at 12:27 PM

Not only an Italian actress but maybe also a French actress. Didn't Fellini cast Claudia Cardinale and Anouk Aimee in " 8 1/2"?

Ray, I already said Pausini would never get one of the starring roles.

I mentioned her as a possible cameo or featured ensemble part.

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Though Marshall was ultimately criticized for his casting for MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA - the initial idea behind it - to cast a bevy of internationally recognized Asian film stars (with huge popularity in their local film markets) was a smart one - and it did help GEISHA in the global box office tremendously.

I don't know if there are that many European actresses unknown in the US with huge followings over-seas - but I imagine Marshall and Weinstein will make a point of picking a cast that will have international appeal - even if all aren't US superstars.

One of my favortite scores. I trust Rob Marshall. I don't like the current b'way production of Chicago, and thought his film version was amazing

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Rob Marshall is a man that I trust. He'll make it work.

What about Catherine Zeta Jones as Carla?

and Liza Minelli as Lilianne Le Fleur?

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I am very excited about this. I think it will be great and the casting possibilities are endless! It would fantastic if they could get Sophia Loren in there somewhere or Chita Rivera but I am not sure in what parts.