shrek

[jess20882]

Posted: 5/1/07 at 2:36pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=17963

i think chester gregory, even though he is currently starring in tarzan, would make an AMAZING donkey. can't figure out shrek though...tough call.

any thoughts?

[MungoGypsy8232]

Posted: 5/1/07 at 5:02pm

DAN FOGLER!

Edit: Does anybody remember the two actors they listed in the running for Shrek earlier when the show was announced? It was Dan Fogler and someone else.

Edit: It's Kevin Chamberlain Updated On: 5/1/07 at 05:02 PM

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 5/1/07 at 5:05pm

They listed Dan Fogler and Kevin Chamberlin. They auditioned them but they didn't get cast due to other projects.

I think Shuler Hensley would make a fantastic Shrek, although he'd probably be busy with Young Frankenstein.

And jess, don't worry, Tarzan will be closing within the year. So hopefully Chester will be able to play Donkey.

[Creative Lunatic]

Posted: 5/1/07 at 5:18pm

I agree this project is screaming Dan Fogler. He even has a rock band called 2nd Rate so he's got the right voice quality.
I do not believe either he or Chamberlin ever auditioned. Their names were on the wish list of creative team.
I think the problem is contract would require a one year signing. Chamberlin has an upcoming tv series and Fogler has too many film commitments.
The search goes on...

[LuPonatic]

Posted: 5/1/07 at 5:19pm

JOHN GOODMAN!!!

[Creative Lunatic]

Posted: 5/1/07 at 5:21pm

Goodman can play Shrek's father. Looking for a Shrek 20's -30's

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 5/1/07 at 5:21pm

"I do not believe either he or Chamberlin ever auditioned. Their names were on the wish list of creative team.
I think the problem is contract would require a one year signing. Chamberlin has an upcoming tv series and Fogler has too many film commitments."

That's what I read too. But I also read that they had them audition. I could be wrong though...

I don't think Kevin Chamberlin could pull of Shrek's vulgarness (if that's even a word) He's to nice. All of the roles he has played, even the ones where he can be mean (like Amos in Chicago) he seems like a big teddy bear. And I will always see him as Horton in Seussical anyway...sooo...lol.

[jess20882]

Posted: 5/1/07 at 5:42pm

oooh - dan fogler, good call. don't know why i didn't think of him!