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Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#650
Posted: 8/12/22 at 8:07am
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104383/Maren-Morris-cries-tears-happiness-receiving-callback-Nessarose-Wicked-movie.html?ito=email_share_article-top
the article said the movie
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#651
Posted: 8/12/22 at 8:09am
They also could change their minds on casting descriptions
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#652
Posted: 8/12/22 at 8:19am
briankershawjr said: "https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104383/Maren-Morris-cries-tears-happiness-receiving-callback-Nessarose-Wicked-movie.html?ito=email_share_article-top
the article said the movie"
The article assumes it's the movie despite nothing to suggest it being so.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#653
Posted: 8/13/22 at 3:59pm
Jon Chu attended a performance of Wicked in London today. Maybe he's getting ready for rehearsals. Maybe they start Monday.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#654
Posted: 8/13/22 at 4:12pm
Plannietink08 said: "briankershawjr said: "https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104383/Maren-Morris-cries-tears-happiness-receiving-callback-Nessarose-Wicked-movie.html?ito=email_share_article-top
the article said the movie"
The article assumes it's the movie despite nothing to suggest it being so."
After Idina and Kristin, Wicked has never cast anybody with even a hint of celebrity surrounding them. It's safe to assume they aren't breaking that tradition So it'd have to be the movie. Unless Wicked is looking to get into the stunt casting game 18 years later.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#655
Posted: 8/13/22 at 4:26pm
I don't trust the Daily Mail.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#656
Posted: 8/13/22 at 8:43pm
Ke3 said: "After Idina and Kristin, Wicked has never cast anybody with even a hint of celebrity surrounding them. It's safe to assume they aren't breaking that tradition So it'd have to be the movie. Unless Wicked is looking to get into the stunt casting game 18 years later."
Joey McEntire, Rue McClanahan, Carol Kane, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lindsay Pierce...
They're not casting an able bodied person to play Nessa in the movie, they are just not. Certainly not after they put out a casting call specifically stating they wanted someone who uses a Wheelchair. They're not welcoming bad press.
Prior to this announcement was anybody familiar with who this person was? I'd wager no. Someone having a Grammy or a Million followers on Instagram is far from the indicator of notable celebrity these days...
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#657
Posted: 8/13/22 at 9:20pm
Add to that...Joel Grey, Taye Diggs, Ben Vereen, Ana Gasteyer, Miriam Margolyes, Ashley Parker Angel, Peter Scolari
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#658
Posted: 8/13/22 at 9:20pm
Ke3 said: "Plannietink08 said: "briankershawjr said: "https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104383/Maren-Morris-cries-tears-happiness-receiving-callback-Nessarose-Wicked-movie.html?ito=email_share_article-top
the article said the movie"
The article assumes it's the movie despite nothing to suggest it being so."
After Idina and Kristin, Wicked has never cast anybody with even a hint of celebrity surrounding them. It's safe to assume they aren't breaking that tradition So it'd have to be the movie. Unless Wicked is looking to get into the stunt casting game 18 years later."
Jennifer Nettles, a very famous celebrity, was cast as Elphaba to lead the tour and eventually play Broadway before illness forced her to withdraw.
Ana Gasteyer was a cast member of Saturday Night Live and was well known for her role in Mean Girls.
Nicole Parker was a well known cast member of MadTV
Those are three examples off the top of my head.
Many Fiyeros have been ex-boyband members, pop stars, Disney stars, soap stars.
Many Morribles have been TV, film and theatre legends.
Many Wizards have been TV, film and theatre legends.
It’s safe to assume you’re incorrect. And as someone said already, they’ve announced they’re not casting the role with an able bodied person. The backlash if they cast an able bodied person after making that statement would be INSANE.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#659
Posted: 8/13/22 at 10:09pm
Ke3 said: "Plannietink08 said: "briankershawjr said: "https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104383/Maren-Morris-cries-tears-happiness-receiving-callback-Nessarose-Wicked-movie.html?ito=email_share_article-top
the article said the movie"
The article assumes it's the movie despite nothing to suggest it being so."
After Idina and Kristin, Wicked has never cast anybody with even a hint of celebrity surrounding them. It's safe to assume they aren't breaking that tradition So it'd have to be the movie. Unless Wicked is looking to get into the stunt casting game 18 years later."
Wicked has definitely seen its fair share of B,C, and D list celebrities join its cast over the years. LOL
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#660
Posted: 8/18/22 at 8:13pm
We should probably be getting additional casting news very soon.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#661
Posted: 8/18/22 at 8:26pm
Globefan said: "We should probably be getting additional casting news very soon."
Due to industry logistics, most cast announcements are made after they wrapped filming their roles and it’s clear their work is being used. This avoids premature announcements in the event an actor has to withdraw or is left go and replaced within days of filming. This happens regularly but no one outside of the production is privy to this information.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#662
Posted: 8/18/22 at 8:29pm
I have no idea if rehearsals have even kicked off.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#663
Posted: 8/18/22 at 8:45pm
TheatreFan4 said: "Ke3 said: "After Idina and Kristin, Wicked has never cast anybody with even a hint of celebrity surrounding them. It's safe to assume they aren't breaking that tradition So it'd have to be the movie. Unless Wicked is looking to get into the stunt casting game 18 years later."
Joey McEntire, Rue McClanahan, Carol Kane, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lindsay Pierce...
They're not casting an able bodied person to play Nessa in the movie, they are just not. Certainly not after they put out a casting call specifically stating they wanted someone who uses a Wheelchair. They're not welcoming bad press.
Prior to this announcement was anybody familiar with who this person was? I'd wager no. Someone having a Grammy or a Million followers on Instagram is far from the indicator of notable celebrity these days..."
Uh…. Maren Morris is very well known…
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#664
Posted: 8/18/22 at 9:11pm
I follow pop culture and I’ve never heard the name Maren Morris before. Have zero idea who they are and have zero interest to Google them.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#665
Posted: 8/18/22 at 9:37pm
The movie(s) WICKED will make Cats look like the Friday the 13th franchise.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#666
Posted: 8/19/22 at 9:38am
They are beginning to record parts of the pre-production soundtrack for the film in NYC next week. A lot of Broadway performers are part of the chorus. I believe tracks for the principal performers is being done separately.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#667
Posted: 8/19/22 at 11:12am
QueenAlice said: "They are beginning to record parts of the pre-production soundtrack for the film in NYC next week. A lot of Broadway performers are part of the chorus. I believe tracks for the principal performers is being done separately."
Where did you hear that? I’m so happy they’re finally getting started.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#668
Posted: 8/21/22 at 6:30pm
Rumor that Ethan Slater has been cast as Boq.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#669
Posted: 8/21/22 at 6:37pm
Ethan as Boq would be perfect
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#670
Posted: 8/21/22 at 10:20pm
It’ll be interesting to see if these casting rumors that have been circulating are true. All of the people most heavily rumored for the supporting cast are primarily known to theatre audiences. Maybe they figure Ariana is a big enough star that they don’t have to stack the cast with other household names.
Updated On: 8/21/22 at 10:20 PMUniversal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#671
Posted: 8/22/22 at 2:18am
BrodyFosse123 said: "I follow pop culture and I’ve never heard the name Maren Morris before. Have zero idea who they are and have zero interest to Google them. "
Clearly no well enough. Nominated for numerous awards, performed on SNL. And just released a song with Zedd
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#672
Posted: 8/22/22 at 10:55am
BrodyFosse123 said: "I follow pop culture and I’ve never heard the name Maren Morris before. Have zero idea who they are and have zero interest to Google them."
Tell us you are ignorant without saying you are ignorant?
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#673
Posted: 8/22/22 at 11:06am
Yeah, not knowing a Grammy Award-nominated artist with hit pop/country-crossover singles isn't something to be proud of. I probably wouldn't know her by sight, but I certainly know her name, and "The Middle" was huge.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#674
Posted: 8/22/22 at 11:16am
NOWaWarning said: "It’ll be interesting to see if these casting rumors that have been circulating are true. All of the people most heavily rumored for the supporting cast are primarily known to theatre audiences. Maybe they figure Ariana is a big enough star that they don’t have to stack the cast with other household names."
I’m actually thinking they might be true, since there haven’t really been multiple names floating around for each role. The only one I am skeptical on is Andre de Shields just because of his current commitment with Death of Salesman, but the other 2 seems plausible.
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