Sweeney movie cast ideas- Page 2

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 4/23/06 at 10:24pm

They cut GREEN FINCH because it doesn't directly further the plot.

[Isabella2]

Posted: 4/23/06 at 10:37pm

i don't think they should cut it though. I think it's amazing.

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 4/23/06 at 10:40pm

I'd really love to see this movie happen. I agree that it could pick up steam if Dreamgirls is a hit. I think alot of movie musical projects are kind of waiting.

I think Sweeney is such a unique concept for a movie musical, that it will surely be brought to the screen someday.

[nobodyhome]

Posted: 4/24/06 at 3:24am

Well, here's one Sondheim fanatic who thinks that Logan is right to cut all of those songs, with the possible exception of "Green Finch." I think that "Pretty Women" should probably be cut as well.

Actually, I could see "Epiphany" working if the whole "All right, you sir!" section were cut. If the performance and filming of it were done proplerly (by which I mean as low-key as possible). I think it might work onscren. I would be inclined to just go from " . . .For the rest of us death will be a relief, We all deserve to die," to "And I will get him back . . ."

Basically, though, I really question whether there's any way to make this material work as a movie. A film of the Bond play, however, might be very effective.

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 4/24/06 at 9:25am

i don't think they should cut it though. I think it's amazing.

Sadly, that won't keep them from cutting it.

I really hope this project comes to fruition.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 4/24/06 at 9:43am

I think that the likelyhood of this being made is slipping away. A studio would need to be pretty brave to tackle it, so I am still hoping, but shortsightedness due to the poor showings of huge bway hits like Phantom, Rent and Producers will keep this on the back burner. I do think that Dreamgirls has a chance to be a hit, but I dont think it will translate into enthusiasm to make movie musicals. I also think Hairspray will disappoint...just a prediction.
That said, my first choice for Mrs. Lovett is always going to be Meryl Streep. If Burton directs it, then Cyndi Lauper could be a very fun choice.

[batboy4692]

Posted: 4/24/06 at 1:18pm

THANK YOU!

I was so unimpressed with Patti LuPone.

YES it was a novalty to see her live, but I couldn't tell if she was making an acting choice to be so uninvolved, or if she was like "I'm Patti LuPone. I don't have to work."