Idina Menzel Wicked film
Idina Menzel Wicked film
Globefan
Broadway Star Joined: 10/31/12
#1Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 11/30/19 at 8:42pm
What do you think of Idina Menzel's idea that she play Elphaba in the film and they de-age her in post production?
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 11/30/19 at 8:53pm
Here’s the quote:
”I still think that I should be Elphaba and I should just throw, slap that green makeup on me and get some CGI and Benjamin Button the **** out of that. I mean I love you, Ariana, but I still am relevant here.”
Globefan
Broadway Star Joined: 10/31/12
#3Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 11/30/19 at 8:57pm
I think it's a brilliant idea.
BrodyFosse123 said: "Here’s the quote:
”I still think that I should be Elphaba and I should just throw, slap that green makeup on me and get some CGI and Benjamin Button the **** out of that. I mean I love you, Ariana, but I still am relevant here.”"
#4Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 11/30/19 at 10:36pm
I don’t even think they’d need to de-age her really....
What if they do this like Evita at City Center? Where the characters when they’re young are played by different folks than the act 2 versions of them? Isn’t there like at least a 10-20 year difference between acts? Anyway, it wouldn’t be the first Daldry has used this concept... re: The Crown.
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Theatrefanboy1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/2/15
#6Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 11/30/19 at 10:50pmSee I’ve wished this to be true for so long. I also wish they would reunite her with Kristin. But to me I would love to see it
Globefan
Broadway Star Joined: 10/31/12
#8Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 11/30/19 at 11:35pm
I understand that they start in college, but I’ve never understood the obsession with casting very young Elphabas and Glinda. The Wicked Witch should be quite mature by the end of the story. If one more person suggests Ariana Grande...
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Lady Gaga.
hayleyann
Understudy Joined: 9/26/18
#9Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 3:14am
TotallyEffed said: "I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Lady Gaga."
Totally Agree
tombomb31
Stand-by Joined: 3/17/15
#10Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 10:58amIf not Idina, this role belongs to GaGa, Ariana or Lea!!
#11Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 11:13am
At this point I'd love Idina and Kristin to be in the film. It would be amazing if Idina was Elphie's mom in the beginning, and Kristin would be a hilarious Morrible.
Plannietink08
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
#12Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 11:48am
I’m pretty sure she was joking. She’s previously said she’s too old for the role and de-aging someone in film is incredibly expensive. Considering she isn’t that much of a box office draw they may as well get a star for the money they’d spend on the de-aging process.
Someone said it before but I’d love to see her play Melena, Elphaba’s mother. Not sure where Chenoweth could fit into the film - maybe they’d create a fun role for her ala Chita Rivera in Chicago?
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Globefan
Broadway Star Joined: 10/31/12
#14Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 2:13pm
Plannietink08 said: "I’m pretty sure she was joking. She’s previously said she’s too old for the role and de-aging someone in film is incredibly expensive. Considering she isn’t that much of a box office draw they may as well get a star for the money they’d spend on the de-aging process.
Someone said it before but I’d love to see her play Melena, Elphaba’s mother. Not sure where Chenoweth could fit into the film - maybe they’d create a fun role for her ala Chita Rivera in Chicago?"
The show has made so much money on Broadway in the last 16 years. I'm sure they'd be willing to splash a little extra on de-aging.
tombomb31
Stand-by Joined: 3/17/15
#15Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 2:15pm
disneybroadwayfan22 said: "Anyone, but Ariana. I beg of them."
I respect your opinion, but why so much hate for Ariana? She is so so talented!!!
James Kerrigan2
Featured Actor Joined: 8/12/18
#16Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 2:16pm
what if they made it animated with Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth in their original roles.
#17Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 2:17pm
Ariana can’t act and is too young.
Anyone who thinks Idina was being serious or any “de-aging” will happen is very much mistaken.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#18Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 2:25pm
tombomb31 said: "disneybroadwayfan22 said: "Anyone, but Ariana. I beg of them."
I respect your opinion, but why so much hate for Ariana? She is so so talented!!!"
She’s a singer, not an actress. She’s shown her acting limitations on several platforms: HAIRSPRAY Live! and as host on SNL and it left an enormous amount to be desired.
She can sing Elphaba. She can’t act the role.
#19Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 2:29pm
wow I love how she's unapologetically vouching for herself.
tombomb31
Stand-by Joined: 3/17/15
#20Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 2:42pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "tombomb31 said: "disneybroadwayfan22 said: "Anyone, but Ariana. I beg of them."
I respect your opinion, but why so much hate for Ariana? She is so so talented!!!"
She’s a singer, not an actress. She’s shown her acting limitations on several platforms: HAIRSPRAY Live! and as host on SNL and it left an enormous amount to be desired.
She can sing Elphaba. She can’t act the role.
"
She was the best Penny I’ve seen. And her SNL hosting gig was phenomenal!
#21Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 3:07pm
"She was the best Penny I’ve seen. And her SNL hosting gig was phenomenal!"
lol
MollyJeanneMusic
Broadway Star Joined: 3/10/19
#22Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 3:14pm
James Kerrigan2 said: "what if they made it animated with Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth in their original roles."
That would be really cool! Someone made a storyboard/animatic of the end of Defying Gravity in a 2D-Disney style, and it looked amazing. If Idina can play a 21-year-old in an animated movie and make it an iconic character for the ages, I'm sure she could play Elphaba if they did it animated. OR highlight someone else who has played the role, and "stunt-cast" some of the other parts.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiJ3ue4oZXmAhXtTN8KHeFDDXoQtwIwAXoECAYQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F19733014&usg=AOvVaw29N9O6KL2VHaXtTKZjvhtE
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zainmax
Broadway Star Joined: 1/12/17
#23Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 6:22pm
MollyJeanneMusic said: "James Kerrigan2 said: "what if they made it animated with Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth in their original roles."
That would be really cool! Someone made a storyboard/animatic of the end of Defying Gravity in a 2D-Disney style, and it looked amazing. If Idina can play a 21-year-old in an animated movie and make it an iconic character for the ages, I'm sure she could play Elphaba if they did it animated. OR highlight someone else who has played the role, and "stunt-cast" some of the other parts.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiJ3ue4oZXmAhXtTN8KHeFDDXoQtwIwAXoECAYQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F19733014&usg=AOvVaw29N9O6KL2VHaXtTKZjvhtE"
very cool. Thanks for sharing!
#24Idina Menzel Wicked film
Posted: 12/1/19 at 11:01pm
Nope. Don't want to see another 2 hours like Frozen[1 or 2].no matter how good the animation.
Give me Real anytime[except maybe for Les Mis.].
