Posted: 12/7/16 at 10:26pm
What a wonderful idea. Ellen Greene was like listening to nails on a chalk board[why not a different ethnicity] and I need a dentist that isn't a paint by numbers comedian like Steve Martin[in this].
Posted: 12/7/16 at 11:02pm
SweetLips said: "What a wonderful idea. Ellen Greene was like listening to nails on a chalk board[why not a different ethnicity] and I need a dentist that isn't a paint by numbers comedian like Steve Martin[in this].
Ellen Greene originated the role Off Broadway. Her Audrey is legendary. Nails on a chalk board?!?!
Posted: 12/7/16 at 11:06pm
I think Little shop is good for opening itself up to Star names because the singing range doesn't have to be as spectacular as most shows aside from the Urchins. I can literally think of any number of actresses who could play Audrey. Kristen Bell would be great, Christopher Walken could actually for for Mushnik too.
Posted: 12/7/16 at 11:32pm
Does it really matter that Ms Greene originated the role off Broadway Mr Nerd in response to my thoughts on her voice?
Legendary to your ears[and millions of others] but to my ears[and eyes] a character that grated whenever she appeared and sang.
Posted: 12/7/16 at 11:34pm
If they are doing a live TV version I would be interested in a Anna kendrick - Ben platt Audrey / seymour pairing .
I would also love to see the Audrey plant voiced by an African-American broadway performer with a big, brassy voice I.e patina miller
Posted: 12/7/16 at 11:42pm
After watching Hairspray I think Jennifer Hudson for Audrey II would be amazing. :)
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Posted: 12/8/16 at 12:29am
Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford or this won't be worth remaking. Megan Hilty would also be a welcomed option. Either Ashford or Hilty though. That's what we really need.
Posted: 12/8/16 at 12:31am
Ashford and Berlanti are both repped by ICM Partners....hm....
Posted: 12/8/16 at 1:22am
CindersGolightly said: "Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford or this won't be worth remaking. Megan Hilty would also be a welcomed option. Either Ashford or Hilty though. That's what we really need.
Will you not be happy until every movie and stage show features Annaleigh Ashford?
Posted: 12/8/16 at 1:28am
I can see it now: "Flower Drum Song" starring Annaleigh Ashford! Is it so bad to like her enough to dreamcast her for roles she is right for? I'm hardly the first person to suggest she play Audrey. I also suggested another actress along with her.
Posted: 12/8/16 at 2:10am
SweetLips said: "What a wonderful idea. Ellen Greene was like listening to nails on a chalk board[why not a different ethnicity] and I need a dentist that isn't a paint by numbers comedian like Steve Martin[in this]."
literally everything you say in this post is wrong
Posted: 12/8/16 at 2:49am
gypsy101 said: "SweetLips said: "What a wonderful idea. Ellen Greene was like listening to nails on a chalk board[why not a different ethnicity] and I need a dentist that isn't a paint by numbers comedian like Steve Martin[in this]."
literally everything you say in this post is wrong
You forgot to say IMO------I disagree, IMO---so--Big Deal, live with it.
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Posted: 12/8/16 at 3:50am
This musical is very close to my heart, so the idea of a remake honestly excites me. It won't be as wonderful as the Oz film, but I'm always happy to hear new things happening with this material.
Posted: 12/8/16 at 7:41am
Listen, if Disney can mine their entire film catalogue for remakes and the audiences keep inexplicably coming, why not WB give this a shot? Greg Berlanti does have a knack for great casting on his shows, so I have faith he'll do the same for this.
Posted: 12/8/16 at 8:15am
Buzz elsewhere on the internet (mostly AV Club) suggests this is not a remake of the musical, but of the public-domain horror comedy Roger Corman made. Not sure which is correct.
Posted: 12/8/16 at 9:32am
darquegk said: "Buzz elsewhere on the internet (mostly AV Club) suggests this is not a remake of the musical, but of the public-domain horror comedy Roger Corman made. Not sure which is correct."
The Deadline article flat-out says, "This one will be a musical, a fresh version of the 30-year-old Frank Oz-directed film."
Posted: 12/8/16 at 9:36am
broadwayguy91 said: "I would also love to see the Audrey plant voiced by an African-American broadway performer with a big, brassy voice I.e patina miller"
Isn't that pretty much how it is always cast?!
Posted: 12/8/16 at 10:13am
haterobics said: "broadwayguy91 said: "I would also love to see the Audrey plant voiced by an African-American broadway performer with a big, brassy voice I.e patina miller"
Isn't that pretty much how it is always cast?!"
Is the OP saying that they'd like a woman to voice Audrey II, though? That's a change I'd be in favor of seeing someone try.
Posted: 12/8/16 at 10:28am
SweetLips said: "Does it really matter that Ms Greene originated the role off Broadway Mr Nerd in response to my thoughts on her voice?
Legendary to your ears[and millions of others] but to my ears[and eyes] a character that grated whenever she appeared and sang.
LOL @ "Mr. Nerd".
You are aware that on an internet message board even though you are well within your rights to state your opinion there is always the chance [more often than not] that you are going to be challenged, right?
Just sayin'...
Posted: 12/8/16 at 10:39am
givesmevoice said: "haterobics said: "broadwayguy91 said: "I would also love to see the Audrey plant voiced by an African-American broadway performer with a big, brassy voice I.e patina miller"
Isn't that pretty much how it is always cast?!"
Is the OP saying that they'd like a woman to voice Audrey II, though? That's a change I'd be in favor of seeing someone try.
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that is what I meant. I forgot to put the word "female" before "african-american"
Posted: 12/8/16 at 10:50am
Looks like yesterday it was ambiguous but now it's confirmed over at AV as well its' based on the Frank Oz film.
Posted: 12/8/16 at 11:20am
Well, to the extent that is the case, I would go for an ending that works better than either of the two we have for the theatrical release: the last-minute switcheroo. Allow me to elucidate.
I think they should go the middle road: start with the cop-out ending, but then make more of the Audrey II seedling hiding in their patch. Focus just a second too long for comfort; just when you think it's over, a subtle blues beat crawls onto the soundtrack. And a voice-over: "SUBSEQUENT TO THE EVENTS YOU HAVE JUST WITNESSED..."
I think it just might give the dark ending more impact. Call me crazy.
Posted: 12/8/16 at 11:52am
I prefer a well made film over a live broadcast hype thing any day.
The problem is, I fear that casting directors, producers, filmmakers and CGI artists are not talented or innovative enough these days.
All movie musicals turn out the same. Uninspiring, badly sung, lame cgi and just plain cheap.
I have yet to see a musicalfilm from the last 10 years with proper camera work en smart cinematography and right usage of the music and voices.
Posted: 12/8/16 at 11:59am
I liked Into the Woods...
Posted: 12/8/16 at 4:02pm
SweetLips said: "Does it really matter that Ms Greene originated the role off Broadway Mr Nerd in response to my thoughts on her voice?
Legendary to your ears[and millions of others] but to my ears[and eyes] a character that grated whenever she appeared and sang."
Then you need to get your eyes and ears checked, SweetLips. Dumbest post I've ever seen on BWW!
