The IN THE HEIGHTS Film Adaptation Thread- Page 6

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 10/29/18 at 1:41am

hamiltonboys said: "They paid $50 million for the rights, and I don't see the production budget coming in at any less than $70 million. The film would need to make more than $300 million at the box office to break even."


A STAR IS BORN, CRAZY RICH ASIANS, and LA LA LAND were all budgeted at ~ $30 million with domestic grosses in the $150million+ range, and I would expect HEIGHTS to be similar. In addition to this being a property that could do very well financially and get awards attention, Warner Bros. is probably viewing this as an investment in one of the hottest content-creators of the moment (Lin-Manuel Miranda) and the director of their big summer hit (Jon Chu).


Re: BrodyFosse123's comment about auditions:  Those 4 sides could be their way of considering people for other roles in the film. Nobody knows who they're going to cast, and it certainly doesn't hurt the team to have an arsenal of talented "unknowns" from which they could draw –– for principal, supporting, or ensemble roles. Lin will surely have a lot of power in this production, and he seems to value talent.

[teddy1996]

Posted: 10/30/18 at 1:36am

https://youtu.be/q_oNvpgJAyk

this is the best musical number in the musical imo. it is so electrifying and the choreography is amazing. it is such a fun number. i know this musical number will look so much better on screen. it’s gonna be one of the highlights of the film for sure. 

Updated On: 10/30/18 at 01:36 AM

[helvizz]

Posted: 10/30/18 at 9:12am

I also second Rita Moreno as Abuela and Jordan Fisher as Benny. I'd love to see either Lilla Crawford or Auli'i Cravalho in this, preferably as Nina. They're age appropriate, have the chops, and Lila has proved she can act.

I'm not sure Naya Rivera would look age appropriate as she's around 30, but I think she could be a great Vanessa.

 

[teddy1996]

Posted: 11/1/18 at 11:45am

this movie could potentially be one of the best movie musicals if they bring it to another level.

[CedricOates]

Posted: 11/1/18 at 12:12pm

I really hope they cast plenty of Hispanics in these roles. Being Hispanic myself, i dislike when someone who can pass for Hispanic (Corbin Bleu, Jordin Sparks etc) can play the role meant for a Hispanic to play. I’m all for inclusivity, which is where the ensemble would come in. But sometimes it bothers me when an Asian American or African American can play a Hispanic role because they physically look like they can pass for it.

 

Edit: I don’t have anything against Corbin Bleu or Jordin Sparks lol. They were just examples. Arielle Jacobs also wasn’t Hispanic. I don’t hate any of them and I am a big fan of them. It’s just to get a point across. When I refer to Asian Americans, it also includes all parts of Asia as a continent.

 

All Love <3

Updated On: 11/1/18 at 12:12 PM

[teddy1996]

Posted: 11/1/18 at 1:50pm

jon m chu did say that the cast will be mostly hispanic

[teddy1996]

Posted: 11/1/18 at 2:58pm

CedricOates said: "I really hope they cast plenty of Hispanics in these roles. Being Hispanic myself, i dislike when someone who can pass for Hispanic (Corbin Bleu, Jordin Sparks etc) can play the role meant for a Hispanic to play. I’m all for inclusivity, which is where the ensemble would come in. But sometimes it bothers me when an Asian American or African American can play a Hispanic role because they physically look like they can pass for it.



Edit: I don’t have anything against Corbin Bleu or Jordin Sparks lol. They were just examples. Arielle Jacobs also wasn’t Hispanic. I don’t hate any of them and I am a big fan of them. It’s just to get a point across. When I refer toAsian Americans, italso includes all parts of Asia as a continent.



All Love <3"

my dream casting: 

Anthony Ramos: Usnavi (confirmed) 

Rita Moreno: Abeula

Diane Guerrero: Carla

Naya Rivera or Camila Cabello: Vanessa

Justina Machado: Daniella

Jordan Fisher: Benny

Auli’i Cravalho or Cierra Ramirez: Nina

Lin Manuel Miranda: Piragua Guy

Sofia Vergara or Jennifer Lopez: Camila

Newcomer: Sonny

Benjamin Bratt: Kevin 

????: Graffiti Pete

 

[Janaenae]

Posted: 11/2/18 at 2:13am

Am I the only one who thinks Jaime Camil would make a wonderful Kevin Rosario. I wonder if America Ferrera will be involved- since she seems to be on good terms with Lin (Camila or someone else?). 

[gypsy101]

Posted: 11/2/18 at 3:13am

Janaenae said: "Am I the only one who thinks Jaime Camil would make a wonderful Kevin Rosario. I wonder if America Ferrera will be involved- since she seems to be on good terms with Lin (Camila or someone else?)."

you know America is 34 years old right? and Camila is a woman in her 50’s?

[NYCblurb]

Posted: 11/2/18 at 9:41am

hamiltonboys said: "Pardon to interrupt the discussion about casting, but I'm just curious if Warner Bros is actually planning on the film turning a profit? I know Lin is really "in" right now, but In the Heights is not nearly as well-known as Hamilton is. They paid $50 million for the rights, and I don't see the production budget coming in at any less than $70 million. The film would need to make more than $300 million at the box office to break even.

Then again, most of Warner Bros. recent musical films have been flops at the box office, so maybe they don't care? I'm glad the film is being made either way."

WB has had a hugely profitable year. What are you talking about?

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 11/5/18 at 7:19pm

As we predicted, Rita Moreno joins the movie

www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/rita-moreno-star-lin-manuel-mirandas-heights-film-adaptation-1158353

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 11/5/18 at 7:21pm

Hell yes. It would be unjust without her.

[BwayLB]

Posted: 11/5/18 at 7:23pm

MadsonMelo said: "As we predicted, Rita Moreno joins the movie

www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/rita-moreno-star-lin-manuel-mirandas-heights-film-adaptation-1158353"

I could not have asked for a better dream casting. Patience Y Faith should be a good showcase for Rita

[teddy1996]

Posted: 11/5/18 at 7:28pm

MadsonMelo said: "As we predicted, Rita Moreno joins the movie

www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/rita-moreno-star-lin-manuel-mirandas-heights-film-adaptation-1158353"

this is such perfect casting. i’m so excited to see rita in this movie. if they don’t cast jordan fisher as benny and auli’i cravalho as nina i swear.....

Updated On: 11/5/18 at 07:28 PM

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 11/5/18 at 8:21pm

And I predict we get the Jennifer López as Daniela announcement next.

[teddy1996]

Posted: 11/5/18 at 10:21pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "And I predict we get the Jennifer López as Daniela announcement next."

justina machado would be a much better choice

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 11/5/18 at 11:28pm

Jennifer Lopez is a global superstar plus generates great box office even in terrible films. Heck, Jane Fonda ended her 15 year retirement to work with Lopez (in MONSTER-IN-LAW) and hasn’t stopped working since. Lopez also is extensively connected to Lin-Manuel Miranda, just like Rita Moreno, so I say it’s safe to assume all arrows point to Lopez as Daniela.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 11/5/18 at 11:34pm

Rita Moreno is not going to be in this film.

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/rita-moreno-star-lin-manuel-mirandas-heights-film-adaptation-1158353

Updated On: 11/5/18 at 11:34 PM

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 11/5/18 at 11:42pm

^well, that's a massive letdown. 

[BwayLB]

Posted: 11/5/18 at 11:45pm

Did not see that coming

[teddy1996]

Posted: 11/6/18 at 12:26am

i am so bummed. rita moreno as abuela was such perfect casting. wow this is sad.

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 11/6/18 at 12:57am

Weird situation. Maybe this response could be a negotiation tactic by Moreno's agents?

"A studio publicist confirmed negotiations were under way when initially contacted by THR. But the studio subsequently said an offer had been extended. It is not clear whether that offer lapsed or was declined. Reps for the actress, who is represented by Innovative Artists, said there is no offer under discussion and no talks or negotiations are taking place."


Edit: It could also be that she's not available if it conflicts with One Day At A Time. If ITH wants to stick with a June 2020 release date, they'll have to start filming this spring/summer.

Updated On: 11/6/18 at 12:57 AM

[teddy1996]

Posted: 11/6/18 at 1:26am

i just hope she decides to join. if she doesn’t play abuela, it will be a huge loss for the movie. just sayin.

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 11/6/18 at 8:41am

What??

[BJR]

Posted: 11/6/18 at 8:46am

I could be wrong, but this smells of a negotiation tactic. An offer was out, it didn't go through and now one side is publicly saying she's not attached. Seems like someone is angling for a better offer.