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].
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?!?!
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.
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.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
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?
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.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
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
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
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.
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.
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.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
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.
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."
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"
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.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
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?
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"
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.