The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
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Joined: 12/31/69
#0The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:00pmWhich male actor do you think could make a good, future Edna Turnblad in "Hairspray"? I read that John Waters had Anthony Hopkins in mind to play the part in an upcoming film of the musical. Other than Harvey or Bruce, who do you see in the house slippers and iron in their hand?
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#1re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:01pm
DAME EDNA.
I have been saying it for years.
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#2re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:01pmJohn Goodman.
#3re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:02pmI second John Goodman!
#4re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:03pm
Nathan Lane!
But that's just wishful thinking...hey he donned drag in "The Birdcage".
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#5re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:04pm
I was kind of thinking Nathan Lane. Didn't he sing some demos at one point?
What about Drew Carey? LOL.
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#6re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:04pm
Barry Humphries.
BARRY HUMPHRIES.
Coughs
Gary Beach would be killer!
Link Larkin Wanabe
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#7re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:04pm
I'd have to agree with John Goodman...he would be SOOOO good. I also think Jim Belushi could be funny, just because he is a man's man. I would say Drew Carey but he doesn't have the charm to pull it off.
Akiva
#8re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:06pmOh! Yeah!!! John Goodman would be awesome!
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#9re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:06pmThis might sound a little crazy but Marc Shaiman would be fantastic as Edna. It would work.
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#10re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:08pm
I said Drew Carey because I am watching Who's Line now. (They are doing something in the style of West Side Story now)
John Belushi...hmmm...
Ernie Sabella?
TheaterGeek91
Broadway Star Joined: 5/22/04
#11re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:08pmI'll 5th John Goodman, and 3rd Nathan Lane. But I think John Goodman would be better, he's bigger.
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#12re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:12pmgoodman, lane, rob bartlet, brent barrett
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Link Larkin Wanabe
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#14re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:14pm
I agree with Marc Shaiman...and I'm not just saying that so he will cast me on Hairspray or Catch Me If You Can (but it can't hurt...just kidding :) ) He definitely seems to have the charm and personality to be able to pull it off, as well as the chops. ow tall is he though? Most Edna's have to be fairly tall to make Tracy look shrot, so if Marc fits that qualification then I think he should go for it.
Akiva
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#15re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:14pmI seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth John Goodman.
#16re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:21pmI agree with Nathan too!
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Joined: 12/31/69
#17re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:21pmjohn goodman all the way. or that guy from cool runnings. but i think he's dead.
#18re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:23pm
DEFINITELY john goodman... i keep thinking back to him being dressed up as linda tripp on SNL... HYSTERICAL! he could so pull off edna!!
as long as i get to play link in the movie 
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#19re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:27pm
Marc is short but who cares. Like mother like daughter.
I think he would be fantastic I would love Scott to be cast as his husband. It would be a great benefit.
I would love to see them do it to raise money for Broadway Cares or Kerry!
Link Larkin Wanabe
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#20re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:45pm
Holy Crap! I could totally see Scott as Wilbur too, you are right. That would make SUCH a good charity event. Hah...I volunteer my services to play Link for them for free 
But seriously they would be great in both those roles, Marc...are you listening?
Akiva
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#21re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:48pm
I would go if they brought the dog in a tux.
I have fallen in love with Marc's dog.
The cat is a different story.
But Wally Woo! How cute is that dog!
Link Larkin Wanabe
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#22re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:55pm
Hah...well Amber IS a bitch, so Wally Woo might be able to pull that off. hah...I just imagined the dog in a little version of the You Can't Stop the Beat dress and wig that Amber wears...oh if only I had photoshop.
Akiva
#23re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/24/04 at 11:04pmI saw Bruce Villanche in the show in Denver....he is due to take over on B'way in Oct. He was tooo much fun in the part!
Dolly_Levi
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/8/04
#24re: The Future 'Edna Turnblad'
Posted: 8/25/04 at 12:33am
I love John Goodman and think he could be amazing in the role. He was in Big River, ya know? I also think he would be a great Max in The Producers.
I think that Barry Humphries would be an inspired choice, but Barry as Edna Turnblad, not as Dame Edna. The character of Dame Edna would overshadow the plot, but Barry as a character man is quite delightful and would wow us all.
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