Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread — Page 19

Considering they've only cast Broadway singers as the leads so far.... Probably a good chance.

I get that everyone lost their collective minds when Rege-Jean appeared on Bridgeton but as we all know he's all man (Thanks, Shonda!). Fiyero has a boyish quality to him so this doesn't fit him, imo.

Sutton Ross said: "And when you say "rough around the edges" I think you're saying (politely) he's too urban, street, or hood. Am I incorrect?

He's an actor. He gives whatever the role needs from him and based on all his different projects, he's proven to be a great one."

When I say rough around the edges, I mean his looks aren’t as pretty boy as most of the guys who’ve played the role on stage. Suggesting that it has something to do with racism when I’m literally suggesting a black man for the role is a bit of a stretch.

Sutton Ross said: "I suggested nothing, I asked. Thanks. Night."

Yeah, good night. Nice try.

Tag said: "Maybe Ramos for...Boq?"

I was thinking Robin de Jesus. I wonder if they’ll try to find a little person to play the role. They seem to be focused on representation, and with their casting notice for a wheelchair using actor to play Nessa, they may want to handle Boq’s casting similarly.

Sutton Ross said: "Oh and for reference : Rege-Jean is bi-racial. Not a "black man" as suggested by user "pmensky". Facts are important and erasing his entire Dad's side of the family is gross and dangerous.

Also suggesting that Anthony is a joke to play Fiyero is in poor taste."

HERE is an article in which Page is quoted twice as referring to hi himself as “black.” As far as Ramos being a “joke,” no one said that. Ever. Keep typing.

Showface said: "Jelani Alladin should be Fiyero. I singlehandedly will lead that campaign if necessary."

Oh he would be great, too. He’s in that upcoming Gaston prequel series (which sounds like such a horrible idea on paper) for Disney+, so his career is on the up and up.

I wonder if they'll incorporate any elements of the book into the film

It has been way to long since we heard anything about this movie… no casting except Elephba and Glinda… wonder when we will hear something???

makes me wonder when we will hear something… also will they take The Color Purple approach and announce cast a month before filming begins…



Any thoughts???

Due to numerous logistics, casting announcements are sometimes made after an actor has already been cast and already midway into rehearsals. There’s no protocol when it has to be made. WICKED isn’t a dance musical so a principal role could be cast a week prior to the start of filming. This happens regularly — cast on Friday and first day on set on Monday. Any musical number is scheduled for once they’re able to get actor ready (rehearsed, prerecording of song done, etc).

Excellent points made.

Also of note, Michelle Pfeiffer was originally cast for Alan Parker’s film adaptation of EVITA. Costume fittings had even started. Then he decided to shoot the film in various global locations from Argentina, Budapest, etc. and she bowed out as she had just adopted her son and didn’t want to expose her infant to such a heavy production schedule. That’s how Madonna got in.

Globefan said: "When filming starts, we'll know it's a definitive"

Well, we'll know there is footage. Even once filming starts, they could decide the casting is wrong á la Back to the Future and The Lord of the Rings. Or they could get it filmed, decide it isn't great and leave it on a shelf for five years only to be recut by a different director like The Fantasticks. Hollywood can have a funny way of doing business.

jimmycurry01 said: "Globefan said: "When filming starts, we'll know it's a definitive"

Well, we'll know there is footage. Even once filming starts, they could decide the casting is wrong á la Back to the Future and The Lord of the Rings. Or they could get it filmed, decide it isn't great and leave it on a shelf for five years only to be recut by a different director like The Fantasticks. Hollywood can have a funny way of doing business."

And the world can also split in half and release the monster that's been hibernating inside since time in memoriam. Like... pointing out these incredibly rare instances as if they're at all realistic or should be on people's radar as potential to happen is so stupid.