Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
PhantomMag234
Leading Actor Joined: 5/28/05
#1Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 1:20pm
I'm open for opinons and suggestions but this is my dream cast and I'm sticking with it. I'm only listing the three leads
Aida-A Newcomer
Ramades-Jacob Young
Amneris-Kelly Clarkson
jacobp
Featured Actor Joined: 12/6/05
#2re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 1:25pmAre you on drugs? JK but forreal Jacob Young?
PhantomMag234
Leading Actor Joined: 5/28/05
#3re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 2:11pmI actually think that britney murphy might actually pull of something like Amneris.
"Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always there - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around."
PhantomMag234
Leading Actor Joined: 5/28/05
#4re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 2:27pmI Think Kelly is more vocally trained than Brittney Murphy.
#5re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 3:00pm
Aida: Aida...OR, if they want a big name...Alicia Keys(Beyonce would just be Beyonce in a different setting and overshadow the rest of the movie).
Radames: Jim Verraros
Amneris: Brittany Murphy
Zoser: DAVID BOWIE godtdammit!!
Mereb: SanjayaCorbinBleuMarioVazquezUsherZacEfronOmarionIhavenofreakinidea. Is Damian Perkins all that busy these days? He could probably do it...Maybe Elijah Kelly...
Nehebka: Tracie Thoms
Amonasro: Morgan Freeman
Pharoah: Elton John
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BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#6re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 3:06pm
Radames : Jake Gyllenhal
Aida: Anika Noni Rose
Amneris: Catherine Zeta Jones
Zoser: David Bowie
Nehbka: Jennifer Hudson
#7re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 3:06pm
i always wanted Tamyra Gray to play aida in the stage version, but i dont think she is a big enough name for the movie.
Too bad the big ol' vioces from the past are too old for the roles, like Whitney, Celine and Bon Jovi, lol.
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Spacedog78
Featured Actor Joined: 11/3/06
#8re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 3:06pm
Aida- NOT BEYONCE!!!!!! NOT ALICIA KEYS!!!! NOT R & B OR POP SINGER!!!!!! This part is written for a someone who has a powerful voice and who is a good actor, neither of these women could pull it off.
Radames: NOT ZAC EFRON! NOT ADAM PASCAL!!
Amneris: NOT KELLY CLARKSON!!! I can't beleive anyone even mentioned her, did you see "From Justin to Kelly"? Acting is required for this role!!! I am thinking Emily Blunt.....she can sing....Brittany Murphy would be good too! Kelly clarkson, ha ha ha that's a good one.....
#9re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 3:19pm
I agree with Spacedog78, NO R & B OR POP SINGER!!
Aida: It would be nice for a relatively new person on the scene to do it. Or a throwback to the Toronto Lion King and RENT cast, get Saskia Garel to do it.
Rademes: Can Jude Law sing???
Amneris: Idina Menzel
Zoser: Love the suggestion of David Bowe!!
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PhantomMag234
Leading Actor Joined: 5/28/05
#10re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 3:32pmOh I failed to mention NO JOKE CASTS!
#11re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 3:38pm
Maybe for Aida they could do what they did with Tracy in Hairspray...Find someone who's completely unknown but can really sing/act...
Does anyone have someone in mind for Mereb? Because no matter how hard I try, I just can't think of anyone who would be perfect for that one(I could probably fill a small notebook with all the names I've thought about for that role)...All I know is it needs to be someone good. Because I love 'How I Know You' like a fat kid loves cake and I don't want to see it get butchered...
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Updated On: 8/14/07 at 03:38 PM
FutureAladdinOnB'Way
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/21/07
#12re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 4:09pm
These three I am set on!
Amneris: Paris Hilton!!!!
Zoser: David Bowie
Nehbka: Jennifer Hudson
#14re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 4:47pmYea, let's do the OBC. That way the producers can lose as much money as RENT and The Producers team have! Awesome!
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To Kill A Mockingbird
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#15re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 4:48pm
Aida: too bad Heather and Deborah (Cox) are probably too old. I can't really think of a good big name that will fit the part.
Amneris: Jessica Simpson. A dumb (or pretending to be dumb) blonde with a big voice. Perfect fit.
Radames: ...no clue. I wanna say Justin Timberlake, but he's too wimpy sounding to be Radames. Maybe JC Chasez?
Nebhaka: Anika Noni Rose...if she's not too old, then she could be Aida. She looks young enough. In that case, Tracie Thoms or Jennifer Hudson could be Nebhaka.
Zoser: David Bowie
Mereb: Elijah Kelley (Although I think he's too good for such a small part, I just can't think of anyone else who could be better)
BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#16re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 5:31pmI'm pretty sure Jessica is just dumb...atleast she can lipsync unlike her sister....
purpleprince101
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#17re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 6:14pm
Aida: Unknown or im fine with Beyonce if the rumour is true or Anika Noni Rose
Radames: Jake Gyllenhall?
Amneris: Rachel McAdams or Britney Murphy
edit: I meant Anika Noni Rose
Updated On: 8/14/07 at 06:14 PM
#18re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 6:15pm... oh my.
#19re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 6:35pm
... oh my
I agree.
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Ariella
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/06
#20re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 6:48pmHard to imagine Aida translating to the screen very well.
#21re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 6:49pm
Oh dear lord, this again?
Lets see how long it takes for some of these new suggestions to make it into a magazine article.
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#22re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 6:57pm
"Jim Verraros"
That made me laugh out loud... Jim V. passing for a straight soldier (Egyptian aside) is just too funny to imagine.
#23re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 7:02pm
My Wishes:
Aida: I would love Jennifer Hudson. She has really trimmed down and would be great. Did I mention she can sing? Or Tracie Thoms.
Amneris: Emily Blunt (love her!) or (if she is good out of rehab)Lindsay Lohan. I know Lohan has issues, but she can sing and would being some fun to the role. Is Scarlet Johansenn too old?
Radames: I would love a newcomer. But I think Ryan Gosling would be perfect!
Nehebka: I think Jennifer and Anika are TOO big of names. I think Tracie Thoms would be perfect.
Zoser: David Bowie or, depending on who is cast, Hugh Jackman. Or is he too young?
Mereb: I would love Elijah Kelley, but I think it's to small of a role and talent would be wasted. I think that (dare I say it) Bow Wow would be interesting. But then, Sanjaya's available
What'll end up:
Aida: Beyonce
Radmes: Justin Timberlake
Amneris: Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, or Paris Hilton
Zoser: Elton John
Nehebka: ?
Mereb: Corbin Bleu
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#24re: Dream Cast for film Version of Aida
Posted: 8/14/07 at 7:04pm
Aida: Unknown, maybe Beyonce, Anika Noni Rose or Toni Braxton. Really any good black singer will work for me.
Radames: James Mardsen
Amneris: Jessica Simpson
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