Any news on Glenn Close's "Sunset Boulevard" movie? October is almost here!

[David10086]

According to all the press reports earlier this year (January - March), ALW's "Sunset Boulevard" was supposed to start production in a few weeks - October ( think it was to finish in December, from what I read). Anyhow, we're very close to October and I haven't found any info on the status of the movie  - not even costars. (Just the director was announced last winter).  Has anyone heard anything? I hope this project is not in limbo again.  

[BrodyFosse123]

As it’s been for decades, this is again in limbo. If this was even slightly delayed, we’d have heard some mention of it. This is a highly anticipated project so extensive coverage would be taking place like casting of all the principal roles. IN THE HEIGHTS released info weeks before the film started principal photography as did WEST SIDE STORY and CATS.

[rayoflight104]

Go post the question on her Instagram account. Maybe she’ll answer.

[bk]

I don't know when it will EVER click in with you people - this is all press agent BS - DECADES is right.  You'll know when it's real because they'll actually begin filming.  Until then, these threads are just silly.

[GavestonPS]

On film, won't a 70-something Norma wanting to play teenage Salome make it a comedy?

[Plannietink08]

Until you see a trailer assume it isn’t happening and even then be skeptical. 

[east side story]

Principal photography is set to begin relatively soon. They are shooting on the same lot as Streisand’s GYPSY.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

GavestonPS said: "On film, won't a 70-something Norma wanting to play teenage Salome make it a comedy?"

...because that concept wasn’t already funny?

[David10086]

BrodyFosse123 said: "As it’s been for decades, this is again in limbo. If this was even slightly delayed, we’d have heard some mention of it. This is a highly anticipated project so extensive coverage would be taking place like casting of all the principal roles. IN THE HEIGHTS released info weeks before the film started principal photography as did WEST SIDE STORY and CATS."

That's what I was afraid of, actually. I had high hopes after the Oscars, and so much was talked about. Then....poof! Nothing. 

[GavestonPS]

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "GavestonPS said: "On film, won't a 70-something Norma wanting to play teenage Salome make it a comedy?"

...because that concept wasn’t already funny?"

Not so much when Gloria Swanson played it. She looked great at 51. So wanting to play a teenager seemed pitiful rather than risible. I saw Close twice as Norma on stage and I had other problems with her performance, but not with her age. That, however, was 20 years ago when she would have been about 50. She is now 72 and the camera is unforgiving.

Maybe it'll be like the film of MAME, shot through Vaseline.

[Dollypop]

If the film becomes a reality, I hope they dub her singing voice. When I saw her on stage she had trouble with the score and dropped a full octave at one point.

[qolbinau]

I share your concerns but no way would Glenn Close have the ego to let that happen. I must admit, I find it a bit annoying that Close’s performance keeps lingering around on stage and on film. A missed opportunity for stronger singers.