Spielberg’s West Side Story — Page 5

A LaGuardia High grad, Ansel Elgort played Link in their ''Hairspray'' and Sky Masterson in ''Guys and Dolls.'' I bet he'll be great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egBJ-sk2aY8

Updated On: 10/1/18 at 07:13 PM

Ben Platt is a spoiled child who would have never got cast in anything if his father wasn't who his father is.  

Period.

 

There was nothing negative about Platt's post. This was not an audition tape, it was him merely singing the song. The caption is below (It was posted in March and he retweeted it tonight)

Actors spend lots of time making tapes that never see the light of day- usually embarrassing, poorly shot ones. This one I liked (it’s still poorly shot) so I’m sharing it- I encourage fellow actors to do the same so long as the material is public stuff

CarlosAlberto said: "Cfried said: "Ansel confirmed for Tony.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Te-Adoro-Anton-Ansel-Elgort-to-Play-Tony-in-Steven-Spielberg-WEST-SIDE-STORY-20181001"

Ugh....Twink Side Story...."

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Well, how old are the characters suppose to be? Because if they're suppose to be in their late teens or young-adults, then Ansel Elgort looks about the right age. One of my biggest pet peeves with Hollywood is that they tend to cast older actors for young roles, and it can be distracting.

He's perfect for this. He's beautiful, he's tall, and he can sing incredibly well.  Excited for this casting.  

smallvillefan16 said: "Anyone think Selena Gomez will be up for Maria?"

No way in hell. 

Does anyone believe Elgort's casting will affect the age of the actress playing Maria? They were asking for 15-25-year-olds in the casting call but Elgort is 24. Obviously, he's the right age to play the part but it would be a little awkward to have a 15-year-old Maria alongside him. 

Elegance101 said: "Platt literally said it was an audition tape. What else would it be for?

Also, he retweets it right as the casting is announced as someone else? And I’m supposed to believe that’s a coincidence? Sure, Jan.

I’m a fan of his, but he has been completely tasteless with this whole thing. Audition tapes don’t see the light of day, as he said, for a reason. Completely disrespectful of him, both to post it originally and to retweet it now. It appears to be a jab of some sort. As a fan, I feel disappointed. Obviously, I’m not going to “cancel” him or whatever, but I really don’t like these moves. Who on his team is letting him do this?"

My thoughts exactly. Why even retweet it? We already know you auditioned. it’s okay though, his dad can always give him boq in the wicked movie!

Am I the only one who couldn't see Platt as Tony? 

Never heard of the guy.  But that might be a good thing.  Going in with no expectations one way or another.  I'm going to have to decide though if it's something I'd want to see anyway.  I'm sort of West Side Story'd out.

Call_me_jorge said: "I was rooting for Lucas Hedges, but I’m okay with Ansel. I’m hoping they went with a bigger name for Tony so they can bring in an unknown for Maria."

Wasn't Camila Cabello cast as Maria?