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FUN HOME Film Adaptation
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:33pmSuper excited to see this musical get more recognition! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jake-Gyllenhaal-To-Produce-And-Star-In-FUN-HOME-Film-Adaptation-20200102
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:38pmWow.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:39pmWowza, indeed!
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:46pm
SUPER excited for this, but also super hesitant. Wonder how they’re gonna treat a lot of the stuff like Allison’s narration and Edges of the World, how they’re gonna play out. I’m not sure how well those things could play on film.
bwaylyric
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/22/03
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:47pm
By the time this starts shooting, Sydney Lucas can play Medium Allison.
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:49pm
OH MY GOD. I... HOLY SH*T. This is awesome news!
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 6:57pm
Alright - who are we dreamcasting? 
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
MollyJeanneMusic
Broadway Star Joined: 3/10/19
#12FUN HOME Film Adaptation
Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:01pm
Valentina3 said: "Alright - who are we dreamcasting? "
I wonder who they'll get to play Little Alison - whether they'll go for an open call or get someone from Broadway. Would Sarah Charles Lewis have the voice for it? She hasn't done much since Tuck Everlasting, but she has a super-powerful voice.
"I think that when a movie says it was 'based on a true story,' oh, it happened - just with uglier people." - Peanut Walker, Shucked
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:07pmCan Laura Dern sing To give “Days and Days” a shot?
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:19pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "Can Laura Dern sing To give “Days and Days” a shot?"
I love this idea. Laura Benanti is doing more film work, I would love to see her get the opportunity.
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:23pm
I LOVE this!!! So excited! I can definitely see this working on film, though maybe not in a traditional sense. And I love the idea of Jake as Bruce.
I’m not sure if Ellen Page can sing, but she’d be a perfect Medium Alison.
I’d love to see Amy Adams as Helen!
Weirdly my thought for Big Alison was Kate McKinnon? I know that’s kind of weird, but she was on my mind after seeing her in Bombshell, in which she did a good job in a relatively serious role. But she might not do well in such a central dramatic role. And again, not sure if she can sing.
cwrdlylyn
Swing Joined: 10/5/06
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:23pm
What about Anne Hathaway in the mother role? I'm not her biggest fan, but the idea of pairing her with Jake again, a fitting BROKEBACK reunion with great parts for both actors. And despite not being her biggest fan, I will admit she has a great voice when compared to most film actresses today.
Updated On: 1/2/20 at 07:23 PM#18FUN HOME Film Adaptation
Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:27pm^honestly I’d rather see Anne Hathaway as Big Alison than Helen.
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:28pm
I'm hopeful they keep Beth Malone. She's perfection as Allison.
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:29pmShould we be worried that Sam G is directing? Historically, theatre directors aren’t good at directing their own work on film (Hal Prince; Susan S come to mind).
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:33pm
JBroadway said: "I LOVE this!!! So excited! I can definitely see this working on film, though maybe not in a traditional sense. And I love the idea of Jake as Bruce.
I’m not sure if Ellen Page can sing, but she’d be a perfect Medium Alison.
I’d love to see Amy Adams as Helen!
Weirdly my thought for Big Alison was Kate McKinnon? I know that’s kind of weird, but she was on my mind after seeing her in Bombshell, in which she did a good job in a relatively serious role. But she might not do well in such a central dramatic role. And again, not sure if she can sing.
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McKinnon can in fact sing and funny enough, my friend and I were talking about her doing this about an hour ago lol would love it.
ModernMillie3
Broadway Star Joined: 9/23/13
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:36pm
There's no source or confirmation behind this. Jake is laughable in this part, far too young. Shame Michael isn't available considering he won a Tony for it.
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:40pm
ModernMillie3 said: "There's no source or confirmation behind this. Jake is laughable in this part, far too young.Shame Michael isn't available considering he won a Tony for it."
Jake is 39 years old. It isn’t believable that he would have 3 young children?
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:44pm
ModernMillie3 said: "There's no source or confirmation behind this. Jake is laughable in this part, far too young.Shame Michael isn't available considering he won a Tony for it."
He’s clearly playing Older Allison.
ModernMillie3
Broadway Star Joined: 9/23/13
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Posted: 1/2/20 at 7:44pm
He's a great, handsome actor but Michael was 54 years old when he played Bruce. His age seemed perfect for the part, but that's just me.
And again, there is no source for this rumor yet. If it does goes forward, I hope they keep Beth Malone.
