Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

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Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:00pm

"The film version of the Broadway musical Hairspray, which itself was based on the original John Waters film, was such a hit that New Line Cinema has asked John Waters to pen a sequel to the movie musical.

Variety reports that the project will reunite Waters with Adam Shankman, who directed and choreographed the film; producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan; and Hairspray songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Shaiman and Wittman will write new songs for the sequel."

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/119764.html

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:04pm

oh god I am really worried for this

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re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:04pm

3 words, WHAT THE F*CK?! Marc please straighten this out.

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:11pm

Would it be with the same cast? It could be cute.

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re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:12pm

Oh dear. Number one rule when thinking about writing a sequel: Don't make a sequel when the problem is already solved with a happy endng.

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re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:16pm

The one thing they may have going for them is that the early 60s had MANY problems.

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re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:16pm

The fact that it has Michelle and John and they were exasperated during both grease's one and two maybe being together for both movies could make them both a success

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re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:17pm

Could Link get drafted? Like Elvis? It could be called Hairspray 2: Bye Bye Link

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:18pm

what could they possibly make the sequel about?? Women's rights this time??

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#10

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:18pm

I have it!! Velma goes insane kills Tracy while holding Edna hostage. She takes her the top floor of the Chrysler Tower. The rest of the cast dances on the roof, with the main actors from the movie rappel down and do a dance on the ropes. They kick in windows, and challenge Velma to a dance off. Mario Lopez comes from nowhere to host, They out dance Velma throwing her into a coma. Happily ever after. The Chrysler Tower is played Robert DeNiro in a fat suit.

#11

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:21pm

Ok I'm really concerned about this. What would be the subject matter? Tracy in college? Velma's revenge?

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#12

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:23pm

Totally Velma's revenge (see above), Tracy is already dead.

#13

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:26pm

This will either be very epic, or epic fail.

#14

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:28pm

Maybe they'll be some crazy ironic twist...like Tracy's mom is really a man!

#15

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:31pm

This will either be very epic, or epic fail.

Either way, it'll make a **** load of money!

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#16

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:32pm

Hairspray 2: Senior Year.... Amber and Tracy fight for Prom Queen. Amber gets Link back. Penny gets killed off by her psycho mother. Seaweed confesses his true love for Tracy.

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#17

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:34pm

I can't deside if I'm excited or afraid for this...
At least Marc's involved!

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#18

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:34pm

1) I am elated that New Line Cinema has approached a creative team to write an original movie musical.

2) I am worried and saddened that they want it to be a sequel.

3) Everything came to a resolve at the end of the film. If Waters wanted to continue the story, he had DECADES to do so. New Line Cinema wants to make more money, so the obvious way to do so is bank on an already successful project. This is nothing new -- except this is the first time I can remember since GREASE when a creative team has been approached for a movie musical sequel. (Now in GREASE 2 they found a good way to continue the story -- have mostly brand new characters. But HAIRSPRAY without Tracy, Penny, Edna, Link, Maybelle or Seaweed? I dunno 'bout that).

4) Of course it's very possible that a good film/story can come from this. I just hate the intentions behind the desire.

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#19

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:35pm

I would say NO to a sequel because they rarely are as good as the original. But Marc is involved, so I have good faith.

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#20

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:39pm

Dear God. As one of Hairsprays biggest fans Im worried. Where is Marc to make us all feel better? SOMEONE QUICK! Send out the Marc Shaiman Signal!!

#21

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:41pm

Marc, Shankman, Waters, Neil, and Craig are all involved. If they get the entire cast back, I can't NOT be excited.

I mean, I'd love to hear what Marc could come up with.

#22

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:44pm

I don't know if they can get Nikki Blonsky, her plate is filled with upcoming work. Ha!!

#23

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:51pm

"SOMEONE QUICK! Send out the Marc Shaiman Signal!!"

Is that similar to the batman signal?

#24

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:53pm

I hope it's healthy, balanced work!

The fact that it has Michelle and John and they were exasperated during both grease's one and two maybe being together for both movies could make them both a success

I don't understand.

#25

re: Shaiman, Wittman, and Waters to write HAIRSPRAY film sequel

Posted: 7/23/08 at 11:59pm

"SOMEONE QUICK! Send out the Marc Shaiman Signal!!"
Yes very much so.

I think it could work with the WHOLE cast coming back and adding some new allstars.

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