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[CapnHook]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#1

Posted: 5/12/11 at 8:49pm

Someone in the industry told me today that Neil Meron & Craig Zadan have approached someone already to take over the role when Daniel Radcliffe's contract has ended.

That person is Elijah Wood.

Brilliant.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

Updated On: 5/12/11 at 08:49 PM

[theatreguy]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#2

Posted: 5/12/11 at 8:56pm

Is being 5'6" and best-known for starring in a fantasy film franchise now a requirement for the role?

[adamgreer]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#2

Posted: 5/12/11 at 8:59pm

Has he said yes?

It's easy to approach people, but another thing entirely to get them to say yes!

[dramamama611]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#3

Posted: 5/12/11 at 9:02pm

funny. I just finished watching Eternal Sunshine with Elijah with my film studies classes!

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[dramamama611]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#3

Posted: 5/12/11 at 9:02pm

funny. I just finished watching Eternal Sunshine with Elijah with my film studies classes!

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[egghumor]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#5

Posted: 5/12/11 at 9:06pm

wow, I was hoping Leslie Jordan would be offered the chance to succeed (ha!) Radcliffe in the role. As with Promises, Promises, I really don't see that production continuing after Radcliffe departs. He's the only reason the thing exists in the first place.

Updated On: 5/12/11 at 09:06 PM

[ABB2357]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#6

Posted: 5/12/11 at 9:21pm

Not Peter MacNichol from DRAGONSLAYER?

[Bettyboy72]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#7

Posted: 5/12/11 at 9:25pm

Sally Struthers

"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello

[Bettyboy72]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#7

Posted: 5/12/11 at 9:25pm

Sally Struthers

"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello

[egghumor]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#9

Posted: 5/12/11 at 9:28pm

Reeve Carney perhaps?

[husk_charmer]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#10

Posted: 5/12/11 at 9:32pm

I still say Darren Criss

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[quizking101]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#11

Posted: 5/12/11 at 9:33pm

I'd like to see Colin Donnell pull this off...or maybe Aaron Tveit.

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[Annas_Priest]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#12

Posted: 5/12/11 at 10:19pm

Darren Criss for sure..

[Katurian2]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#13

Posted: 5/12/11 at 10:24pm

I absolutely hated this production, but Elijah Wood would actually bring the interest enough to make me go back. Also, total GEEK OUT that Frodo and Harry Potter are sharing a role. I'm going to go marathon the LOTR extended editions now.

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[egghumor]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#14

Posted: 5/12/11 at 10:28pm

Katurian, you "absolutely hated" the production because of Ashford's work, or another reason(s)?

[Brave Sir Robin2]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#15

Posted: 5/12/11 at 10:31pm

Darren Criss would be fabulous!

"I saw Pavarotti play Rodolfo on stage and with his girth I thought he was about to eat the whole table at the Cafe Momus." - Dollypop

[sergio_27]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#16

Posted: 5/12/11 at 10:38pm

Any idea on when does Daniel Racliffe's contract ends?

[madbrian]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#17

Posted: 5/12/11 at 10:38pm

I'd really, Really, REALLY love to see Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the role.

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[all_that_jazz]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#18

Posted: 5/12/11 at 10:46pm

there was an interview with daniel where im sure he said he had a length of play contract....

[jimmycurry01]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#19

Posted: 5/12/11 at 11:50pm

I am thinking it will just close when Radcliffe is done.

[Kad]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#20

Posted: 5/12/11 at 11:52pm

I adore Joseph Gordon-Levitt, but I think he's far too droll for the role.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[Vespertine1228]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#21

Posted: 5/13/11 at 12:57am

I assume there will also be an inevitable Zac Efron is replacing Daniel Radcliffe rumor like there was with Equus.

[eatlasagna]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#22

Posted: 5/13/11 at 1:39am

so... is he doing it or was just asked?

[willep]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#23

Posted: 5/13/11 at 1:51am

^^ Daniel is contracted for a year at the moment.

[alterego]

The next Pierpont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED will be...#24

Posted: 5/13/11 at 2:13am

A year is about all this show will do.