Who would you cast for Sweeney movie?
#2
Posted: 10/28/04 at 9:43pm
Jose Caro.
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#4
Posted: 10/28/04 at 10:36pm
Sweeney: I think Johnny Depp could do the part justice.
Mrs. Lovett: Meryl Streep
Tobias: Jamiue Bell
Mrs. Lovett: Meryl Streep
Tobias: Jamiue Bell
#5
Posted: 10/28/04 at 11:06pm
Johnny Depp?
I absolutely can't see that in any way, shape or form, regardless of his singing ability.
I absolutely can't see that in any way, shape or form, regardless of his singing ability.
#6
Posted: 10/28/04 at 11:12pm
How many threads are we going to have on this subject?
Been there, done that.
Been there, done that.
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#7
Posted: 10/28/04 at 11:14pm
I totally second Meryl Streep and Jamie Bell for Mrs. Lovett and Tobias, respectively.
I'm definitely thinking Heath Ledger or Jude Law as Anthony to bring that sex appeal that Hollywood needs for a project like this to get off the ground.
Sweeney still eludes me... Christopher Walken in the title role?
I'm definitely thinking Heath Ledger or Jude Law as Anthony to bring that sex appeal that Hollywood needs for a project like this to get off the ground.
Sweeney still eludes me... Christopher Walken in the title role?
#8
Posted: 10/28/04 at 11:35pm
Some of this list is "Hollywood-ized" and not necessarily my personal faves:
Sweeney-???????
Mrs. Lovette- Bernadette Peters
Anthony- Josh Groban
Johanna- Anne Hathaway
Judge Turpin- Victor Garber
Pirelli- One of the Three Tenors
Tobias- Me
Sweeney-???????
Mrs. Lovette- Bernadette Peters
Anthony- Josh Groban
Johanna- Anne Hathaway
Judge Turpin- Victor Garber
Pirelli- One of the Three Tenors
Tobias- Me
#9
Posted: 10/28/04 at 11:38pm
def. Josh Groban for Anthony
Maggie Smith for Mrs. L
Kevin Spacey for Sweeney
Maggie Smith for Mrs. L
Kevin Spacey for Sweeney
#10
Posted: 10/28/04 at 11:39pm
How about Nathan Lane for the Beadle?
#11
Posted: 10/28/04 at 11:43pm
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#12
Posted: 10/28/04 at 11:57pm
Isn't Garber's range too high to play the Judge?
#13
Posted: 10/29/04 at 12:00am
Nathan Lane playing the Beadle wouldn't work because you're not supposed to like the Beadle. Lane would make you regret Sweeney killing him off.
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#14
Posted: 10/29/04 at 12:02am
I don't think Lane's incapable of playing an evil bastard.
#15
Posted: 10/29/04 at 2:55am
Caro's an opera singer who's making the crossover to more popou;ar stuff in Europe. Recently showcased in BBC Music. Great, great voice, wonderful stage presence, consumate actor -- the sort of singer every opera director lives for. Hands down, he would be perfect for this.
And no, gang, I dont thnk you need a "name" to make the film work.
And no, gang, I dont thnk you need a "name" to make the film work.
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#16
Posted: 10/30/04 at 3:19pm
Maggie Smith would be amazing, thinking on those lines what about Julie Christie for Mrs. L??
#17
Posted: 10/30/04 at 3:28pm
Honestly I think Depp could pull of the acting fine. He is one of the most gifted actors ever. I only question 2 things about his portrayal. He is still a little too young, and young looking. 2, while I believe he can do anything, most of his stuff is too subtle for Sweeney who, even in the film, NEEDS to be demonstrative (sp?). As far as singing goes, Depp has only been a rock singer, so I don't think, even with a ton of voice lessons he could sing it, and he smokes like a chimney.
Sweeney will never get made.
Sweeney will never get made.
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#18
Posted: 10/30/04 at 3:47pm
Search Buttons are really cool. You search and then they tell you that there has already been a thread.
Sorry, the idea of a Sweeney Movie being improperly made makes me upset.
Sorry, the idea of a Sweeney Movie being improperly made makes me upset.
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#19
Posted: 10/30/04 at 6:02pm
Russell Crowe as Sweeney
Meryl Streep as Lovett
Christopher Walken as Judge Turpin
"unknowns" with terrific voices for the rest.
Meryl Streep as Lovett
Christopher Walken as Judge Turpin
"unknowns" with terrific voices for the rest.
Updated On: 10/30/04 at 06:02 PM
#20
Posted: 10/30/04 at 9:40pm
Not sure I see Streep as Lovett. I do, however, think Emma Thompson would be brilliant.
Updated On: 10/30/04 at 09:40 PM
#21
Posted: 10/31/04 at 1:11am
If the movie was going into production today, *I* would have no hesitation in casting George Hearn.
He is not too old yet. And I care more about talent and art than box office.
He is not too old yet. And I care more about talent and art than box office.
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The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#22
Posted: 10/31/04 at 1:46am
Maggie Smith? Her age is a problem, and I find it hard to imagine her playing Lovett.
#23
Posted: 10/31/04 at 10:20am
C'mon, if we're gonna do stunt casting, let's go all the way, huh?
Colin Ferrell as Sweeney
Orlando Bloom as the sailor
April Levigne (or the non-anorexic Olsen) as Johanna
Kate Winslet as Mrs. Lovett
Sure, they can dub in all the voices, but they'll have the pretty people actually playing the roles.
Voices? We'll fix that in post-production.
Colin Ferrell as Sweeney
Orlando Bloom as the sailor
April Levigne (or the non-anorexic Olsen) as Johanna
Kate Winslet as Mrs. Lovett
Sure, they can dub in all the voices, but they'll have the pretty people actually playing the roles.
Voices? We'll fix that in post-production.
"That duck was a sexual toy, and it was on display!" -- an unknown Nashville town leader
Updated On: 11/1/04 at 10:20 AM
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