The IN THE HEIGHTS Film Adaptation Thread

[hork]

Valentina3 said: "I missed the Jay Z producing article :o

I'm ready to cast my Daniela vote to Rihanna now.

 

Why? She's not even Latina, and is also kind of young for Daniela.

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

We all know Patti LuPone is going to play Vanessa, yes?

[The Josh]

Is Lin too old to play Usnavi on film now? 

[hork]

I would say yes, but I'd also say he looked really young at the Oscars without any facial hair, so I wouldn't be opposed to it.

[Blue_Lotus]

I don't mean to be ageist, but isn't America Ferrera too mature for the role of "Nina"? She's supposed to be a freshman in college, no? 

America Ferrera is 32 years old now. She would look older if paired with an actor like Jordan Fisher, who is being considered for the role of "Benny".

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

I spy with my little eye Rita Moreno for Abuela Claudia. I don't care how limited her range is (we have AutoTune, and if she's too proud for that, lower the keys), and I also don't wanna hear **** about age. She may be 85, but this is her at 85:

[Rainah]

Blue_Lotus said: "I don't mean to be ageist, but isn't America Ferrera too mature for the role of "Nina"? She's supposed to be a freshman in college, no? 

America Ferrera is 32 years old now. She would look older if paired with an actor like Jordan Fisher, who is being considered for the role of "Benny"."

God I hope he doesn't get Benny. His Laurens/Philip left me with a lot to nitpick - he's extremely talented but he needs to play his damn intentions and stop mugging at the audience for a laugh

[silent]

I'd imagine that Jordin Sparks and Corbin Bleu's agents are prepared to submit them for roles. Or Ana Villafane. 

[ljay889]

I hope they stay true to casting Latino and Latina actors (Benny would be an exception, obviously) and actresses. Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Ariana Grande should not be in this. This would be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the great talent in the Latin community.