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#1

Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/8/05 at 10:52pm

Who does everyone think should play the wizard in a film version of wicked? For some reason, I can picture Bob Saget from Full House in the role. I know its a little out there, but if he can sing he would be perfect.
#3

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/8/05 at 11:27pm

who cares........do you care about ANYTHING other than Wicked? Sheesh girl, GROW UP!
It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956
#4

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/8/05 at 11:55pm

shut up elphaba (not elphaba610)! If you don't care about the topic, then don't read it or don't post on it. this is a free world and free website where people have their own opinions.
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#9

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/9/05 at 12:12am

no one who wants to have a career after...

Yeah, that Wicked's a real career killer. Whatever happened to those gals who opened it?
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#13

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/9/05 at 12:44am

Urban: I'm only defensive cause you guys were bashing 610 so much in the other thread. And because, when i was younger and I said something that no one agreed with and everyone shut me out, I felt alone. And no one stood up for me. So, I just want everyone to have a right to say what they want.
<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre-
You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
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#14

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/9/05 at 1:06am

You guys make me laugh :)

I really don't see what's so hard about NOT replying to something you aren't interested in...I don't believe that I have to reply to every single post I read.

I've said it once, I'll say it again: If you don't want to hear about Wicked---DON'T open a post that is related to it! That shouldn't be a problem for anyone with the mentality of at least a 5 year-old...
and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...
#15

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/9/05 at 1:19am

Stephaniethestar: I TOTALLY agree with you!!!! thanks for backing me up!
<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre-
You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~

There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel.
~Curtains~

It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known.
~A Tale of Two Cities ~
#16

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/9/05 at 1:27am

Umm I think the idea of a Wicked film is almost as bad as the casting directors asking Shoshana to play Elphaba for a year! (of course if they released a taping of the show, then that would be different!)
#18

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/9/05 at 2:25am

If they ever did a film of wicked I would probably hate it... alot of musicals just can't transfer right from stage to sceen.

but if I had to pick - Joel Grey of course. How could you not pick the OBC? and If I had to pick someone besides him... I would pick Johnny Depp.
"You just have to do what your voice tells you to do." -Linda Eder
#20

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/9/05 at 8:38am

Here Here!
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!" Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
#21

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/9/05 at 9:03am

just tired about the daily additions of ridiculous, inane new Wicked posts from people who it seems cannot comprehend that there IS more to theater than Wicked....
but you're right......I'll just ignore them all from now on.
You boneheads go on thinking all of American theater is Wicked.......it'll always mean getting seats will be easier
It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956
#22

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/9/05 at 10:06am

I'm amazed at the ENORMOUS effort being put forth in NOT answering her question. Deep breath. Moving on...

Since he's supposed to be "older" and from the Midwest himself, several stars come to mind... and several get eliminated. I would pretty much eliminate any British/Aussie or "classical" actors that can't successfully pull off a convincing "American" accent. (Not too many of them can.) I also don't picture him a tower of strength physically, so if they're too tall or imposing, I'd scratch them off a list as well...

Here's a few celebrity and/or film actor choices, in no particular order. Bash at them if you want to:
Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Albert Finney (he can do the accent), Billy Bob Thornton, Tommy Lee Jones, and Jack Nicholson... and of course, Joel Grey. I do think they'll go with a movie star, ultimately, in this part. Especially if they choose any non-proven box office ladies in the leads (i.e., Kristin & Idina, or anyone who hasn't carried a hit movie on their shoulders yet). I would look for proven stars for the Wizard and Morrible... (My favorite movie Morrible choice, so far, is Judi Dench... followed closely by Meryl Streep.)
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#23

re: Who should play the Wizard in a film version of Wicked?

Posted: 9/9/05 at 10:26am

Good suggestions! Personally, I don't know if I would enjoy a film version of Wicked. It's in no way my favorite musical, but the story brings forth some good "real world" points, and some of the music is catchy (I only saw it once, with the original cast, so I can't speak of the others' influence on the music). If done the right way I guess it would transfer over well *if* the right people were cast. I love your suggestions of Albert Finney and Meryl Streep. I don't know of Meryl Streep's singing ability, but I can definitely see her as MM.
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