Wicked Movie Seeks New Director- Page 3

[Globefan]

Tag said: "MadonnaMusical said: "Joe Mantello would be my pick, so long as he has an amazing team of art directors, costume designers, cinematographers, and CGI directors etc."

Why not just film the stage show, like Hamilton did then."

Hamilton was filmed with the original cast, and Wicked has shifted in tone significantly from when it opened on Broadway. With most long running shows, the tone tends to change over time, like Chicago and Phantom. 

[gypsy101]

BroadwayNYC2 said: "“ why do you say so?”

My guess is because people still think hating La La Land is a personality trait "

theatre fans hating on that movie was so exhausting

it’s a great film

[sherie_worshipper]

Two words: Alfonso Cuarón.

[Globefan]

According to Deadline, Universal plans to start production at the end of 2021. Hopefully we get a new director by early next year. 

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

I'd love the idea for Alfonso Cuaron. He seems to have a great rhythm to his movies. The thing with film directors is that unless they have natural rhythm with editing or understand musical pacing, they can be risky choices with making something overly bloated that drags.

[Globefan]

I hope that whatever director they get picks people from the theater world. Maybe Brittany Johnson could play Glinda in the film 

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

My nightmare is:

Ariana Grande as Glinda
Billie Eilish as Elphaba

Or if they want to go a tad older

Taylor Swift as Glinda
Adele as Elphaba.

[fashionguru_23]

Scotty, Lea Michelle as Elphaba isn't in your nightmare?



 

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

fashionguru_23 said: "Scotty, Lea Michelle as Elphabaisn't in your nightmare?

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I have no fear that Lea Michele will be cast in this movie. She's not exactly a driving people to the box office (whether it be in-person theaters or streaming).

[Globefan]

I think Steven Spielberg is the right person to do this film.

[BrodyFosse123]

Last week Chenoweth gave her 2 choices of film directors for the film adaptation of WICKED:

 

[BwayLB]

^ I have to agree about Rob Marshall

[Globefan]

Maybe it'll be released for the 20th anniversary if Universal starts production next year. Maybe they'll have a director none of us even expected. 

[NOWaWarning]

After watching Jingle Jangle on Netflix, I thought of its director, David E. Talbert, for this. He certainly handled the musical numbers and the stylized world well. I’d have more faith in him than in some of the bigger names with no musical experience being suggested.

[Globefan]

NOWaWarning said: "After watching Jingle Jangle on Netflix, I thought of its director, David E. Talbert, for this. He certainly handled the musical numbers and the stylized world well. I’d have more faith in him than in some of the bigger names with no musical experience being suggested."

Kristin sold me on Rob Marshall 

[NOWaWarning]

How about Debbie Allen?


You know, last night I watched Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square that she directed (can you tell I’m binging all the holiday movies?). It didn’t inspire a lot of confidence in her abilities as a film director for me. I know she’s directed a ton of television and I think she’s a legend as a choreographer and performer. But I think a film adaptation of Wicked would need someone with strong vision and the ability to create a fully-realized, stylized world and I’m not convinced that’s her.

 

[BwayLB]

^ I liked that one but also the Prom. But I think who directed Jingle Jangle can do it

[Globefan]

NOWaWarning said: "How about Debbie Allen?


You know, last night I watched Dolly Patton’s Christmas on the Square that shedirected (can you tell I’m binging all the holiday movies?). It didn’t inspire a lot of confidence in her abilities as a film director for me. I know she’s directed a ton of television and Ithink she’s a legend as a choreographer and performer. But I think a film adaptation of Wicked would need someone with strong vision and the ability to create a fully-realized, stylized world and I’m not convinced that’s her.

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Maybe she can be the choreographer.