Robert Downey Jr. (maybe) Cast in N2N film- Page 2
Robert Downey Jr. (maybe) Cast in N2N film
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#25Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 1:09ambwaydide92, I would watch that movie.
Bwaydide92
Leading Actor Joined: 5/16/12
#26Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 2:23amwillep, if only it would happen. I think NEXT TO NORMAL would change people's minds about musicals.
#27Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 4:07am
If Tom Hiddleston can sing, YES YES Y-E-S!
Please, though... no Darren Criss
#28Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 5:34amI love Winslet but I just really can't picture her singing "I Miss The Mountains".
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JeanGudio
Stand-by Joined: 6/9/12
#29Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 5:38am
ggestern , I hope you are joking
I am hoping Nobert Leo for the mother Harvey firestin for the daughter. Audra Macdonald for the dad and introducing Kate Winslet as gebe
Bwaydide92
Leading Actor Joined: 5/16/12
#30Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 6:43amShe did Ophelia fantastically. I think she has it in her
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#31Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 7:39am
Since the Diana only has to sing the score once, in a Studio, how about a dressed down (think Theron in Monster) Catherine Zeta-Jones as Diana. Anyone who's seen pix of her in tabloids, sans make-up, knows she can suggest the demons at work in this tortured woman. She and Downey would be emotionally compelling together. She's the right age, has the chops and actually suffers from the disease. Could be scary good. Diana really has to be a woman in her 40's, or the backstory of young newlyweds makes zero sense.
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Updated On: 6/19/12 at 07:39 AM
#32Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 8:05amMadonna for Diana-doesn't she own the rights? Shailene Woodley is a perfect Natalie and she looks like a teen. Downey would be great for the docs. I'd take Chris Isaak as Dan.
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rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
#33Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 8:38amNow that Brian D'Arcy James is off Smash, maybe that means he has time to play Dan in the movie. I wish! He and Kate Winslet would actually look good together, like an average suburban couple. With two very famous people I just don't think it would work, but you probably do need a famous Diana.
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#34Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 8:45am
"ggestern , I hope you are joking..."
Really?!? They said they were not being serious, or did you not read it past Swift.
#35Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 9:34am
Diana doesn't have to be that old, 40 would be the max. She's in her late thirties, right? She had Gabe in college (making her no older than 22 at the time) and Gabe is not even 18 yet, in the show.
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Updated On: 6/19/12 at 09:34 AM
#36Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 9:50amToni Collette should play Diana
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americanboy99
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/06
#37Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 10:23amI feel like the title character of "United States of Tara" is a bit too similar to Diana for me to want to see what Collette would do/ for Collette to want to do it. Though no one has mastered the sad housewife better than Collette as of late.
#38Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 10:44amI just want Anna Kendrick as Natalie. Maybe Ewan McGregor as Dan.
#39Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 11:09amMark Ruffalo would be a fantastic DAN.
broadway guy
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/5/11
#40Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 11:17am
Diana: i love the ideas merly streep,kate winslet,catherine zeta jones.what about AMY ADAMS?
dan: robert downey jr.Or ewan mcgregor
Natalie - ellen page? if she could sing it.she could totally act it.
Henry - darren criss isnt actually a bad choice.i could see it.
Gabe - Aaron tveit.
#41Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 11:44amAll I want is Ewan McGregor as Dan.
#42Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 2:23pm
Micheal C. Hall would make an AMAZING Dan, holy crap he would do wonders with that role
For Diana I'd cast either Carla Gugino, Jennifer Garner, or Christina Applegate. Carla Gugino would make a great film Diana, she has the voice and acting chops equal to Alice Ripley(Too bad Jennifer Connely can't sing, she'd be Diana in a heartbeat)
Adam Scott as Dr. Madden (he's just too perfect for that role)
Brie Larson as Natalie
Darren Criss as Henry
Hunter Parrish as Gabe
Updated On: 6/19/12 at 02:23 PM
#43Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 2:28pm
I can picture Jodie Foster although that may be because of her resemblance to Alice Ripley (at least, I see it)
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Tom1071
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/1/04
#44Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 3:04pm
I love Meryl Streep as much as the next person but she is way too old to play Diana. She turns 63 on Friday....plus I doubt she could sing it even with studio magic and autotune.
Updated On: 6/19/12 at 03:04 PM
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#45Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 4:15pmThe character isn't remotely close to Streep's age. It wouldn't work. I think the Amy Adams idea is quite powerful and astute. I bet she could pull it off, and break hearts. Probably the best idea I've read in this thread.
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#46Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 4:47pmNick Jonas would probably get Gabe before they picked a Parrish or Tveit. Especially if it' still a few years off.
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#47Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 7:02pm
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#48Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 7:12pmRDJ is a pretty good singer
#49Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 9:53pm
The doctors will be two different actors, I guarantee it. They only use two onstage to further the fact that it is a chamber musical. You can't really make a "chamber film" without playing it for irony (The Klumps, Kind Hearts And Coronets, Austin Powers trilogy), or surrealism (Angels In America, The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari).
Expect an older and well-respected film and television character actor as Dr. Fine, and a star-name actor-who-sings as Dr. Madden.
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