Ryan Murphy To Develop Film Adaptation Of THE PROM For Netflix — Page 5

QueenAlice said: "I also think an actor's personal sexuality should have nothing to do with a role they are cast in."

How very heterosexual of you.

Jordan Catalano said: "QueenAlice said: "Ialso think an actor's personal sexuality should have nothing to do with a role they are cast in."

How very heterosexual of you."

How do you know if I'm heterosexual? And perhaps you can elaborate more on why you feel a gay role should be played by a gay actor. I'm truly interested in your thoughts.

Billy Porter made a great point about this in a recent interview. I suggest you all check it out. To sum it up, straight actors get the opportunity to be versatile (no pun intended) in their roles, while the majority of gay actors don't.

Billy Porter Calls Out Straight Actors Playing Gay

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It’s hilarious that folks don’t recognize this cast is insanely A List for a Netflix movie.

Theatre folks really lose perspective sometimes.

Is it gonna be good? Seeing as though they haven’t even started, who the hell knows. (Though I agree the source material is spotty at best.)

Lot666 said: "Re: "Awkwafina"

Monikers like this are just too affected for me to take seriously. When you have to try that hard to prove you're an "artist", I can't help but doubt your credibility. If that makes me judgmental, ignorant, and despicable, I'll own it."

So, did you not enjoy Lady GaGa in "A Star is Born"?

I didn't expect the original cast members to be in the film adaptation, but I'm still hoping they have small roles/cameos in the film. Those that are quick to dismiss this due to the casting: Let me remind you that the producers and such connected with the show are a big part of the film as well, which makes me feel good and will continue to be positive about it.

Mike Barrett said: "Representation matters people. If you disagree with that I just do not know what to tell you then. What Billy Porter said is beyond accurate."

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

BJR said: "It’s hilarious that folks don’t recognize this cast is insanely A List for a Netflix movie.

Theatre folks really lose perspective sometimes.

Is it gonna be good? Seeing as though they haven’t even started, who the hell knows. (Though I agree the source material is spotty at best.)"



For what it's worth, the original Deadline article states that Murphy will release it in movie theaters, to ensure it's eligible for all major awards. That's why he cast it like this - because he knows there will be awards buzz as we thank these straight icons for their bravery in telling a queer story.

BJR said: "It’s hilarious that folks don’t recognize this cast is insanely A List for a Netflix movie.

Theatre folks really lose perspective sometimes.
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Eh, it's not just the usual Netflix movie though. NF wants to be an Oscars player and has committed to giving this a fall 2020 theatrical release and awards push before it hits their service. Streep, Kidman and co. in awards bait doesn't seem insane at all. (Whether it has any chance of actually getting awards attention seems...dubious. But NF will probably throw as much money into the campaign as possible to try.)

I would not be upset if Ms. Streep has a scheduling conflict and she is replaced by Ms. Toni Colette. In the least. #SheMustBelt

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VotePeron said: "For what it's worth, the original Deadline article states that Murphywillrelease it in movie theaters, to ensure it's eligible for all major awards. That's why he cast it like this - because he knows there will be awards buzz as we thank these straight icons for their bravery in telling a queer story."



Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, Nicole Kidman are --- gasp ----straight icons??? Boy, you sure don't get out much, do you? The gays (myself included) LOVE these people!

Phenomenal cast and if you think Meryl, Nicole, and Ariana are "straight icons," you need to get your head out of the sand.

My thoughts:

Meryl: I’m expecting some “Devil Wears Prada” level of grandiosity and camp, but I’m worried about her ability to hit those high notes. I’ll give this a tenuous thumbs up. (Bette Midler could’ve eaten this role alive)

James: DAAAAMMMMIIITTTTTTTT. This is a Nathan Lane type of role. I’m sick of Corden and feel like he’s going to play this as a stereotype instead of a fleshed our being.

Nicole: A welcome surprise. It’s been almost 20 years since she did Moulin Rouge, but she landed an Oscar nod for that and I can imagine Murphy might beef the role up for her.

Rannells: I think he is the only one who is a perfect fit. A midwestern gay boy who grew up, went to New York, but still has a boyish charm about him. It fits like a glove.

Ariana: She only gets one song in the whole song plus the group numbers. Wonder if her role will get a little more beef to it.

Awkwafina: Meh, it’s a second banana bit part. Won’t get my knickers in a knot over this.

Key: Strange choice. Not sure how the chemistry will be with Meryl being almost a quarter century older than him but who knows?

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