I am really hoping that Christian Borle goes forward with this project.
When did he get involved? And if they stick to the movie, whoever plays Frank Jr. has to look like he was 17, which Matthew Morrison can pull off, but Christian Borle definately looks like he is in his 20s. Not that I hate him, but I don't think the part is for him.
edited: sorry, i did mean Borle not Bale.
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-Dre-
You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree. ~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
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Just to make sure that we are talking about the same person, it is Christian Borle I am referring to, not Christian Bale. He does not look 17 years old, but neither does Matt Morrison. I understand that this is a more dramatic piece than Hairspray, but in Hairspray the teenagers were played by people the same age as Christian Borle. Oh, and Christian Borle was in the last workshop of the show which took place over the summer.
The "challenge" is finding someone who can play teen AND play older since the plot goes over time. I think it's easier to cast a little older (i.e. Matt) and have him play younger - he's got boyish charm versus casting someone young who won't pull off the older part.
Regardless... all speculation until it's cast anyway
"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men" - Willy Wonka
You got that right. And Borle could never pass as a teen. Morrison maybe but why cast Morrison when you've got Groff who I'm sure could play both sides effortlessly. Again, all pure speculation.
I'd figure I'd go ahead and spill the beans... I mean he wouldn't have said it if he didn't WANT people to know right?
But yes, He did say that they are in the process of the search for someone to play frank jr. In fact he made it seem like the jury was DEFINITELY still out on that one.
I must say though, the baby from the end of "Knocked Up" would just be Amazing!! I think I would probably fly out to NY just to see the baby
And just to clarify my last point about Zac, don't get me wrong, I do love Zac Effreon, but there are plenty of other people out there with just as much talent, if not more, that could pull this off. And it seems like without fail if there is a thread about casting Zac's name is being thrown in there, like "Who will be Broadway's Next Madame Morrible?" someone will probably show up and say "OMG... I think Zac would be like truthishly the best person to play Madame Morrible EVER.
Okay, I'm done ranting and raving for the day
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Yeah, sorry, I meant Borle before. Morrison, even if he is the same age as Borle (or pretty close) looks a lot younger and so could play both young and 30s if need be.
Mr. Shaiman, that was a brilliant comment. made my day!
<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.
-Dre-
You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree. ~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel. ~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known. ~A Tale of Two Cities ~
<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.
-Dre-
You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree. ~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel. ~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known. ~A Tale of Two Cities ~
But would a Broadway legend like Nathan Lane bring in multiple viewings from teenage girls across America? No. Nathan has a much different appeal, and usually does guarantee a box office success.