Rosario Dawson is Mimi- Page 3

[insomniak]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 10:38pm

Is that Wilson in that picture? He's kinda hot, but Angel needs to be a bit more innocent and young... I haven't seen him on bway.com.

[FabalaCohen]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 10:45pm

^ Wholly agree with you. But I don't think Wilson could have a problem pulling it off. I mean, there had to be a reason why he got casted in the role he orginated. Well, at least my friend is going to be happy about this (obviously, the girl loves Wilson).

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 10:47pm

wow
i'm actually excited for rosario to be mimi. I wouldn't have guessed it, but i think she'll do a great job. I was pulling for mya, because i think she is a great definition of mimi (sexy, great body, young and innocent looking), but rosario will kick ass!!!!

ps: i really need to start saying rosario DAWSON, because when I just say "rosario," i think of karen's maid on will and grace! lol

[TGIF]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 10:50pm

Jwei12, I thought the same thing! *sigh* o well.

Am I a bad RENThead for really wanted Jai as Angel instead?

[FabalaCohen]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 10:53pm

No, because I was really pulling for Jai in the beginning, more so after I heard his rendition of "I'll Cover You" (thank you...certain...recordings...). But I'm cool with Wilson.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:00pm

ooo how i too was pulling for jai. jai is so much fun in everything (QE, Rent, etc) but still i think wilson will be very good. afterall, he did win a tony for this character, so because i never got to see him (or any of the other OBC), I think it will be a delight to see his portrayal!

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:01pm

I've seen all the Angels, and Justin Johnson is by far the best. He's amazing.

[Unknown User]

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

justin was incredible, but my favorite was shaun earl's angel. i thought shaun was an excellent dancer, and conveyed original ideas to the character...i was very impressed

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:05pm

I was so disappointed about a year ago when Andy Senor started losing his voice but was performing anyone - I was SO ****ing pissed off at them for letting him go on. He ruined it, you couldn't hear a god damned word he was singing or saying, and Collins had to make up for it

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:06pm

when last year was this? I saw andy on Halloween last year and thought he did a great job!

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:09pm

Winter, maybe. I saw him 3 consecutive times in a month and I wanted to run on stage and strangle him. I haven't been to RENT in a while...who IS Angel now?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:10pm

not 100% sure, but i think it is either justin, or shaun, but most likely justin.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:12pm

HOT! Either of them are fine with me. I want to date Justin.

[BEKA531]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:26pm

ok, *please* don't attack me, but i've never heard of rosario dawson before. i immediately looked her up on imdb (its instinct) and she has a pretty impressive resume. i'm sure she can pull it off; they wouldn't cast her if she couldn't.

[shesings]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:28pm

where on earth is our whiteboy spice?!? I want some semi-verification!

(and NOT from IMDB b/c I happen to know that ANYONE can post info on there - I got drunk one night and posted some info about my best friend and uncle ... some of which I messed up in my delusional state)

[kates]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:30pm

I'm not gonna lie, I would have been happier if they had cast either of the two actresses who had played the role before. I'm not sure I'm completely buying it though...

[EvelynNesbit1906]

Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:38pm

Why would you need verification from Whiteboy_Spice when Variety is reporting this?

kates, here's something to boost your spirits: Rosario Dawson has never played Mimi on stage before, but she's been a leading lady for a film made by Spike Lee, who will most likely be mentioned in the film during "Light My Candle."

[Whiteboy Spice]

Posted: 11/8/04 at 4:07am

I got the word about Rosario the other day, but because I don't know her, and since I didn't know if it could be public knowledge, I didn't post it yet.

But yes, it's true, she has been offered the role. As Evelyn said, it was reported in Variety, which makes it about as verified as it can get.

Bernie Telsey, the casting director, told my agent that she was amazing in her screen test, so I'm very confident she can sing it. He's not one to make **** up.

Hopefully sometime this week or next all the details will be hammered out and we'll all have *signed contracts* and be confirmed.

I will, of course, let you know, when that has happened.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/8/04 at 4:09am

Thanks, dude.

[broadway_star_tomorrow]

Posted: 11/8/04 at 4:15am

Seriously Anthony.
You rock. Hardcore.
Thanks so much for keeping us all updated.
~Sivon

[thespian geek]

Posted: 11/8/04 at 4:21am

Broadway.com is saying Wilson accepted the role of Angel (or that's what I gathered). Is that true, too? Jai Rodriguez said he was supposed to audition next week or something, so now I'm kind of confused.. but thanks for the confirmation on Rosario.

[EvelynNesbit1906]

Posted: 11/8/04 at 4:22am

Thanks, Whiteboy Spice. Of course you're more than welcomed to let us know about the cinematographer, editor, costume designer, set designer and other members of the crew too. I'm just itching to know about the cinematography and set design.

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 11/8/04 at 7:15am

I think Rosario will be Great!

[timote316]

Posted: 11/8/04 at 7:22am

I'm sure she will be great.

Now that the cast is mostly set, I must say I am somewhat surprised they didnt bring in any Hollywood starpower. Oh well, I cant wait!

[TGIF]

Posted: 11/8/04 at 9:13am

After Alexander, Rosario will be their Hollywood star power.