#51
Posted: 6/25/19 at 9:47am
Ariana Grande as Alyssa?
Have we entered the Twilight Zone?
Have we entered the Twilight Zone?
Ryan Murphy To Develop Film Adaptation Of THE PROM For Netflix — Page 3
#52
Posted: 6/25/19 at 9:48am
I think these are pretty fabulous choices. It'll be nice to see Kidman cut loose after the stellar, but heavy material she's been working on recently. Grande is playing Alyssa, which is a role that plays to her strengths. It's not like she's playing Emma.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#53
Posted: 6/25/19 at 9:55am
This is so depressing.
I'd have loved preserving the OBC on film!
The fact that they went with names is their choice.
That they chose such an uninspired group for this is unbelievably stupid.
I'd have loved preserving the OBC on film!
The fact that they went with names is their choice.
That they chose such an uninspired group for this is unbelievably stupid.
#54
Posted: 6/25/19 at 9:55am
The power of Ryan Murphy... I mean, Nicole freakin' Kidman playing Angie means this movie can't be bad! GOD WON'T ALLOW THISS
#55
Posted: 6/25/19 at 9:57am
I’m most upset about James Corden as Barry. Like, honestly? We have to watch Corden pretend to be gay, which is just going to be horrible. I wish Brooks Ashmanskas would’ve at least come over. He’s fantastic.
#56
Posted: 6/25/19 at 9:58am
MadsonMelo said: "The power of Ryan Murphy... I mean, Nicole freakin' Kidman playing Angie means this movie can't be bad! GOD WON'T ALLOW THISS"
I must admit, I’m excited to see Nicole Kidman singing “Zazz”
#57
Posted: 6/25/19 at 9:59am
This isn’t the first time straight ACTOR has played a gay role.
#58
==> this board is a nest of vipers <==
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Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:04am
Valentina3 said: "Ryan Murphy Sets Netflix ?Prom’ Musical: Streep, Corden, Kidman, Ariana Grande, Awkwafina, Key, Rannels To Star -https://t.co/sXlKRli5o2
This is insane! Keenan playing Streep's "love interest" would be... interesting on screen lol."
Am I missing something, or is there really no "story" here? All I see is a headline and a photo collage.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
#59
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:04am
It does seem weird to me that since it's being developed by Ryan Murphy that he wouldn't cast a gay man to play a gay role. It shows a very gay-friendly and are generally cast accurately. With gay guys playing gay guys.
Darreyl with an L!
Updated On: 6/25/19 at 10:04 AM
#60
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:05am
Wow what a star studded cast for a Netflix original. I’m hoping that Caitlin will continue as Emma since there was not an announcement for that role, but I doubt it.
#61
==> this board is a nest of vipers <==
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:09am
HennySlay said: "Wow what a star studded cast for a Netflix original. I’m hoping that Caitlin will continue as Emma since there was not an announcement for that role, but I doubt it."
Based on the Deadline announcement linked above, it appears that Ariana Grande and something called "Awkwafina" will be playing Alyssa and Emma. Blech. I'm glad I saw the Broadway production.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
#62
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:10am
My initial instinct says that Corden lacks a certain pomposity that Barry needs in the earlier chunk of the show (a quality that Ashmanskas has perfected to great comedic effect over the years). Corden tends to read overly eager, desperate to please; whereas Barry has a world-weary, self-important "I'm better than this" attitude, at least at first. Streep hasn't done this kind of over-the-top in a bit (even in Mamma Mia, she's fairly emotionally grounded) and I almost wonder if she can pull off the steam-rolling vaingloriousness of DeeDee. Though, perhaps I should know better than to doubt Meryl.
Updated On: 6/25/19 at 10:10 AM
#63
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:14am
Lot666 said: "HennySlay said: "Wow what a star studded cast for a Netflix original. I’m hoping that Caitlin will continue as Emma since there was not an announcement for that role, but I doubt it."
Based on the Deadline announcement linked above, it appears thatAriana Grande and something called "Awkwafina" will be playing Alyssa and Emma. Blech. I'm glad I saw the Broadway production."
Awkwafina is a rapper/actress who became famous after Crazy Rich Asians and Ocean's 8. It seems like she'll be playing the Josh Lamon publicist role who is a woman in this version. They're doing a casting search for an unknown for Emma.
#64
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:15am
ljay889 said: "This isn’t the first time straight ACTOR has played a gay role. "
You’re right. It isn’t the first time. But with this specific show, and it’s message, I feel like there should be gay people playing the gay parts.
(And trust me. I’m not usually the one raising hell over all this, I normally couldn’t care less)
Updated On: 6/25/19 at 10:15 AM
#65
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:15am
Updated On: 6/25/19 at 10:15 AM
#66
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:16am
Lot666 said: "HennySlay said: "Wow what a star studded cast for a Netflix original. I’m hoping that Caitlin will continue as Emma since there was not an announcement for that role, but I doubt it."
Based on the Deadline announcement linked above, it appears thatAriana Grande and something called "Awkwafina" will be playing Alyssa and Emma. Blech. I'm glad I saw the Broadway production."
Awkafina is a comedian/rapper is considered the next Tiffany Haddish. Shes been in Crazy Rich Asians and Ocean's 8. Grande is confirmed to be playing Alyssa. They are having a "nationwide" search for Emma, so Caitlin might still be in consideration.
#67
==> this board is a nest of vipers <==
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:25am
TheQuibbler said: "Streep hasn't done this kind of over-the-top in a bit (even inMamma Mia, she's fairly emotionally grounded) and I almost wonder if she can pull off the steam-rolling vaingloriousness of DeeDee. Though, perhaps I should know better than to doubt Meryl."
All I want to know is whether she can hit and sustain that big money note like Beth Leavel. My guess is no.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
#68
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:31am
I don’t get why some people are so upset about this casting (Twitter “stans” mostly.) Did people really think they would cast the OBC for this? I must admit I’ve only listened to The Prom once or twice, so i don’t have much of an opinion on the show as a whole, but come on. The show is not well-known outside of its fan base, and while it stars a bunch of well-known Broadway actors, none of those people are “names” outside of Broadway. I’m fine with this casting (save maybe for Corden, I’m a little burned out on him.) It will bring more people in to see the movie and expose the story to a larger audience.
God, the almighty and all-knowing, has misplaced a cup?
#69
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:33am
lol Y'all are bugging. I think these choices are pretty great.
Also Awkwafina is hilarious, and I'm so happy they made a role for her.
I should’ve been Blac Chyna.
#70
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:37am
This is the cast of my dreams!!! I would love to have seen Beth come back for this but Meryl is Meryl sooo...
#71
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:38am
This reads like an April Fool's Day joke.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#72
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:46am
Kad said: "This reads like an April Fool's Day joke."
I had the same thought!
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#73
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:47am
At first blush, I thought I was reading The Onion.
I just knew the OBC wouldn't be in the film version, but considering the major roles were written for the people who played them, it's still a bit disappointing.
I totally can't see the Ms. Sheldon character at all. I know Awkwafina is funny and all, but I think Ryan Murphy should have cast Billy Eichner as Sheldon.
Just my two cents.
It's not about me......
#74
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:47am
Kad said: "This reads like an April Fool's Day joke."
It does haha.
#75
Posted: 6/25/19 at 10:52am
I'm a little disappointed they aren't preserving the OBC because that's the version I was interested in seeing. Are they all agreeing to work for less than their usual salaries? Because I don't see how paying all those star salaries would be better than just paying the OBC. I guess it's a bunch of names that might do well if people are searching Netflix but I don't know how much they're pulling people into watching The Prom if they weren't interested to begin with.
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