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[CapnHook]

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.

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

[theatreguy]

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]

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]

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

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

[dramamama611]

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

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

[egghumor]

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]

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

Not Peter MacNichol from DRAGONSLAYER?

[Bettyboy72]

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

Sally Struthers

[Bettyboy72]

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

Sally Struthers

[egghumor]

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

Reeve Carney perhaps?

[husk_charmer]

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

I still say Darren Criss

[quizking101]

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

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

[Annas_Priest]

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

Darren Criss for sure..

[Katurian2]

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.

[egghumor]

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]

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

Darren Criss would be fabulous!

[sergio_27]

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

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

[madbrian]

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

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

[all_that_jazz]

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]

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

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

[Kad]

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

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

[Vespertine1228]

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]

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

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

[willep]

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

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

[alterego]

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

A year is about all this show will do.