Robert Downey Jr. (maybe) Cast in N2N film
Robert Downey Jr. (maybe) Cast in N2N film
#1Robert Downey Jr. (maybe) Cast in N2N film
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:09pm
Read in the paper today he was cast according to Entertainment Weekly. I guess the project is moving along a lot faster than I thought it was.
Updated On: 12/6/10 at 05:09 PM
americanboy99
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#2Robert Downey Jr. cast in N2N film
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:10pmI saw that too. Works for me. I'd assume Dan, but he could also work well as one of the doctors.
#2Robert Downey Jr. cast in N2N film
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:11pm
Where do you see this? I only see that the writers are writing a project for him.
http://www.thirdage.com/news/robert-downey-jr-hits-great-white-way_12-6-2010
#3Robert Downey Jr. cast in N2N film
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:13pmObviously it would be Dan. Good choice.
#4Robert Downey Jr. cast in N2N film
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:14pmI saw it in AM New York. They say it was reported in EW.
jdtp12
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#5Robert Downey Jr. cast in N2N film
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:14pmI can only guess that its a misprint. But I'd be ok with it being true.
perfectliar
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#6Robert Downey Jr. cast in N2N film
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:14pm
Yeah, I think either the paper was misinformed or you read wrong.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/145561-Tom-Kitt-and-Brian-Yorkey-Pitch-Musical-Vehicle-for-Robert-Downey-Jr
#7Robert Downey Jr. cast in N2N film
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:15pmWell I learned to read about 30 years ago, so I'm guessing I read it right.
#8Robert Downey Jr. cast in N2N film
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:16pm
He is not cast in the N2N film. The film will be written by Yorkey & Kitt and Downey's wife will produce. The movie is untitled:
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2010/12/03/robert-downey-jr-signs-on-for-a-musical/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entertainmentweekly%2Fmovie-critics+%28Entertainment+Weekly%2FEW.com%27s%3A+The+Movie+Critics%29
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Updated On: 12/6/10 at 05:16 PM
jdtp12
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#9Robert Downey Jr. cast in N2N film
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:19pmMaybe they said, "Hey while we're at it, wanna be in Next to Normal?"
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#10Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:20pmMaybe the OP could go and change the original subject.
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#11Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 12/6/10 at 5:21pmHey I was just reporting what I read in the newspaper.
#12Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 12/6/10 at 6:04pm
so...let's say he is playing Dan (which i think is good choice)...who'd play his wife, Diana?
i personally have no clue...no preference as to which actress should potray her, but i'm curious as to what everyone else thinks!
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#13Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 12/6/10 at 7:19pmJordan can post whatever he likes as long as he keeps that avatar of him and his friend!
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#14Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 12/6/10 at 8:56pm
He's not in an N2N film. There is no N2N film at this moment. The only people involved in an N2N film at this moment are the writers and the producers.
RDJ is not in "talks" for a movie. He is attached to a movie pitch set up (sold) by the writers, Team Downey, and Anonymous Content at Warner Brothers. The intent is that the film will be developed for him to star in it.
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#15Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 12/6/10 at 9:03pmI will punch a baby if the N2N movie goes through...I swear.
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#16Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 12/6/10 at 9:32pmSo....he's not in the film and he's not in talks for the film but he's pitching the film as a vehicle for him to star in? I get that right, metsfan?
#17Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 12/6/10 at 10:06pm
I will punch a baby if the N2N movie goes through...I swear.
Seriously?
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#18Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/18/12 at 11:29pm
So, I put on my Hollywood Big Studio casting hat and cast the big budget spectacular N2N movie with
Meryl Streep - Diana - Ms. Streep starred in the highest grossing movie musical ever!
Taylor Swift - Natalie - to make up for losing out on Eponine, but if she can't sign the "bad" words, then Miley Cyrus
Darren Criss - Henry - ride the hot ticket
Dan - Considered Ryan Reynolds but don't know about the chemistry with Streep - so Kevin Kline to recapture that Sophie's Choice magic
Gabe - One Direction - each Gabe scene will use a different member of the band.
Psychiatrist - Johnny Depp
And no, I'm not serious.
#19Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/18/12 at 11:33pm
My movie casting (and I am serious!!)
Diana - KATE WINSLET - she'd be absolutely perfect.
Natalie - Emma Watson - perhaps slightly type cast but also perfect for the role.
Haven't really thought of who could play the other parts yet. Maybe Hugh Laurie as the doctor for the lulz ;P..
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#20Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/18/12 at 11:42pmI'll second Streep for Diana. Tveit should be cast as Gabe. The rest I don't care.
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#21Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/18/12 at 11:49pmqolbinau, you beat me to it; Kate Winslet would be a perfect Diana!
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#22Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 12:17amDarren Criss would not be a terrible Henry, actually.
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#23Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 12:25am
I really wish they would make this into a movie. NEXT TO NORMAL would be great as a movie. My ideal cast would be
Diana: Kate Winslet (thank you qolbinau, such a great idea)
Dan: Tom Hiddleston maybe? if he can sing
Gabe: Aaron Tveit (he's getting out into the general public's eyes)
Natalie: Emma Watson would be great (again qolbinau, you're great)
Henry: Mark Salling
The Doctors: Johnny Depp YES!!!
#24Robert Downey Jrr in TALKS for a new film by Yorkey and Kitt
Posted: 6/19/12 at 12:51am
omg I'm dying at the thought of a different boy from One Direction as Gabe in every scene.
I'd see it.
but the real question is: would they all pole dance together? They'd have to, right?
