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elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-15-2005 03:49 PM polycrome, i downloaded them on limewire. IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-15-2005 03:50 PM quote: Originally posted by bella: What about a movie based on the book? I think also that a black actor should play Fiyero (Taye Diggs anyone??) because in the book he is black and I think that diversity in movies never hurts. Plus, Taye is pretty famous and already played Fiyero in the show once. OMG Taye Diggs is awesome, i downloaded him and Idina singing "As long as your mine" they were both amazing! He should be Fiyero in the movie (if there was one) IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-15-2005 03:51 PM oops I double posted [This message has been edited by elphaba_rocks (edited 08-15-2005).] IP: Logged
flyingmonkeyfromoz Junior Member	posted 08-17-2005 01:04 PM so when is the movie comming out? IP: Logged
Fiyero Member	posted 08-17-2005 06:59 PM quote: Originally posted by flyingmonkeyfromoz: so when is the movie comming out? Haha! that's the thing-there is no movie (yet). Only rumours of one. Cast, release dates, all that is pure speculation. Although a rather recent rumour says that Idina Menzel has signed on to do the film for sure, and that pre-production will start spring 2006. That may mean, however, that Kristin Chenoweth is out-her schedule's pretty much packed with films, concerts, promotions, and operas until at least 2008. IP: Logged
Adelphaba Member	posted 08-17-2005 08:26 PM Personally, I agree that any movie version of the musical won't be coming out until the live version has exhausted its popularity. I haven't see the musical yet but from what I remember in the book, doesn't the second half take place a number of years after Elphaba and G(a)linda leave Shiz? I think that it would be interesting if (if a movie is made) two actors/actresses were cast for each character- One to play the Shiz aged character and the other to play the older version. That way, Indina (sp?) and Kristin could still be in it, even if they are not young enough to play college aged girls. This is just a thought. Thanks for your time. IP: Logged
angelsflame265 Junior Member	posted 08-18-2005 02:42 PM I think that Elijah Wood would be a good Boq (he's the right height too ). I've always thought Resse Witherspoon could pull of a good Glinda, but she might not be able to sing it. And she might not want to do it as well. It would be type casting her in way from Legally Blonde. IP: Logged
Adelphaba Member	posted 08-18-2005 04:01 PM quote: Originally posted by angelsflame265: I've always thought Resse Witherspoon could pull of a good Glinda, but she might not be able to sing it. And she might not want to do it as well. It would be type casting her in way from Legally Blonde. I agree. I think that Reese would be able to pull off the character, though I'm not sure if she is up to the singing. I also agree that her character Elle from Leagally Blonde is practically a twin of Glinda...minus the being a witch part. Lol. IP: Logged
Unlimited Member	posted 08-18-2005 05:43 PM WOW, you guys, I had no idea this topic would generate the response it has. TOO COOL! There's really no info out there as to what's going on (if anything); I just wanted to get people's thoughts on creative casting. I'd like to ammend it a little: 2 film possibilities 1.) 'Wicked the Musical', based on the B'way show. Please suggest people who CAN sing! But remember Hollywood will want most of the cast to have a proven on-screen track record. 2.) 'Wicked' based on the book. Please suggest actors and actresses. IP: Logged
bluediamondsgreenfield Junior Member	posted 08-20-2005 01:31 PM actually i've heard tell that kristin chenoweth has already signed a contract with universal pictures for the movie. but that's an easy one. half the musical is written for her voice. idina will probably (hopefully) be elphaba. hollywood might require big names but idina is pretty big. she was/is in rent, oui? just some thoughts -brooks. IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-20-2005 03:38 PM What about Michelle Federer? From what ive heard of her she is awesome. I love how she sings The Wicked Witch of the East. Do you think she would be in the movie? IP: Logged
Elphaba's Soul Member	posted 08-21-2005 02:54 PM Umm.....Kristen Chenowith is in Bewitched...the new Pink Panther...and several others movies. She's already IN hollywood. And I'm not sure I even need to mention that Idina Menzel just finished the movie version of Rent which is coming out November 23rd. If anyone is going to be Elphaba and Glinda...it NEEDS to be them. The only speculation I heard is that they arent willing to pay Idina as much as she believes she deserves...I say "It's frikin Idina Menzel, you pay her whatever! Elphaba is HER part" So yea, no way are Idina and Kristen "too small" for hollywood. They've already been there. IP: Logged
Elphaba's Soul Member	posted 08-21-2005 03:02 PM Oh yea, and another thing. I believe Universal already has the movie rights. They'll strike while the iron is hot on this one. As for me...I have a dream cast.... Elphaba - Idina Menzel Glinda - Kristen Chenowith Nessarose - (I absolutely loved) Jenna Leigh Green Fiyero - Derrick Williams or Taye Diggs, either would be great Boq - Logan Lipton (San Fran and LA shows) Madame Morrible - Bette Midler or Bernadette Peters The Wizard - (this may be a little weird but..) Steve Martin So taht's my dream cast extraordinaire. Tell me what you think IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-21-2005 03:15 PM I love Kristin, Idina, and Michelle, they all should be in the movie. They are soooo awesome! And Taye, he's great. IP: Logged
Fiyero Member	posted 08-22-2005 09:57 AM Yeah, Kristin's got The Music Man, Bewitched, Pink Panther, The RV, Running with Scissors, Stranger than Fiction, Rapunzel Unbraided, and the Dusty Springfield biopic. Along with her Candide, her Tony, her CD's, The West Wing, and Wicked, I think it's safe to say she has a big enough name. IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-22-2005 10:17 AM Kristin is too old to be in the movie wicked for act 1. She doesn't look 20 something like she's supposed to. IP: Logged
Elphaba's Soul Member	posted 08-22-2005 12:46 PM Honey, Hollywood thrives off of can making older actors look young. Besides...have you seen Mean Girls? Rachel McAdams was 26 and she was playing a SIXTEEN year old. I had no idea she was that old. Notice in tv series and movies, they'll cast people in their high 20's to play teenagers. A ten year difference give or take a few years. So if Kristen Chenowith is in her 30's...then it would be perfect for her to play Glinda in her 20's! IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-23-2005 10:31 AM quote: Originally posted by Elphaba's Soul: Honey, Hollywood thrives off of can making older actors look young. Besides...have you seen Mean Girls? Rachel McAdams was 26 and she was playing a SIXTEEN year old. I had no idea she was that old. Notice in tv series and movies, they'll cast people in their high 20's to play teenagers. A ten year difference give or take a few years. So if Kristen Chenowith is in her 30's...then it would be perfect for her to play Glinda in her 20's! Kristin is now 37, if she played a 20 year old thats a 17 year difference! Way to much, she can't pull of a 20 year old look. IP: Logged
WeDeserveEachOther Member	posted 08-23-2005 02:47 PM i think she could, shes short enough, and with enough makeup, they can make anyone look young. kristin still looks quite young when you see her on TV, when i learned she was 37, i was shocked. i think they could make her look young enough. and to answer your question elphaba_rocks, theyd probably use jenna leigh green as nessa before michelle federer, b/c people might actually know who jenna is. if they used michelle, people would have a similar reaction as they did to tracie thoms playing joanne in the RENT movie (people literally said "who the hell is that?") michelle definately has the talent, but jennas got the name AND the talent. [This message has been edited by WeDeserveEachOther (edited 08-23-2005).] IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-23-2005 03:48 PM quote: Originally posted by WeDeserveEachOther: i think she could, shes short enough, and with enough makeup, they can make anyone look young. kristin still looks quite young when you see her on TV, when i learned she was 37, i was shocked. i think they could make her look young enough. and to answer your question elphaba_rocks, theyd probably use jenna leigh green as nessa before michelle federer, b/c people might actually know who jenna is. if they used michelle, people would have a similar reaction as they did to tracie thoms playing joanne in the RENT movie (people literally said "who the hell is that?") michelle definately has the talent, but jennas got the name AND the talent. [This message has been edited by WeDeserveEachOther (edited 08-23-2005).] Thats sad because I love Michelle, she has a great voice and is a great actress. I wish she was more famous like Jenna. Jenna has a bunch of fansites, i don't think Michelle has even one Does she? [This message has been edited by elphaba_rocks (edited 08-23-2005).] IP: Logged
Elphaba's Soul Member	posted 08-23-2005 06:08 PM Michelle or Jenna, I honestly dont think reconition is the goal when it comes to casting a part, it doesnt matter how many people know your name, it's whoever plays the part better. I've only seen Jenna so that's why my ideal cast includes her, I cant speak for Michelle seeing as I've never seen her perform. For all I know, she's better. But I'm not going to say because I dont know. I would also like to point out that we are all assuming the movie is going to be based off the musical. What if the movie is based off the book? It would be a whole different cast!! The book and the musical require different strengths, and if the movie is the book's counterpart, then none of our picks for anyone would go into consideration! IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-23-2005 06:30 PM quote: Originally posted by Elphaba's Soul: Michelle or Jenna, I honestly dont think reconition is the goal when it comes to casting a part, it doesnt matter how many people know your name, it's whoever plays the part better. I've only seen Jenna so that's why my ideal cast includes her, I cant speak for Michelle seeing as I've never seen her perform. For all I know, she's better. But I'm not going to say because I dont know. I would also like to point out that we are all assuming the movie is going to be based off the musical. What if the movie is based off the book? It would be a whole different cast!! The book and the musical require different strengths, and if the movie is the book's counterpart, then none of our picks for anyone would go into consideration! That would suck if it was based on the book. Don't get me wrong i love the book, but the musical plot would be better for tv then the book's plot. IP: Logged
Unlimited Member	posted 08-23-2005 06:31 PM quote: Originally posted by Elphaba's Soul: I would also like to point out that we are all assuming the movie is going to be based off the musical. What if the movie is based off the book? It would be a whole different cast!! I think someone pointed that out a few posts ago. Oh yeah! That was me. IP: Logged
Elphaba Member	posted 08-23-2005 08:08 PM I wish they would make BOTH movies. Gosh, they'd be sooooooo good. sigh Heidi Kettenring is the best Nessarose. IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-23-2005 08:32 PM quote: Originally posted by Elphaba: I wish they would make BOTH movies. Gosh, they'd be sooooooo good. sigh Heidi Kettenring is the best Nessarose. Have you seen Jenna or Michelle? How do you know Heidi is the best. I love Michelle's voice, ive never heard Heidi. IP: Logged
Elphaba Member	posted 08-23-2005 09:21 PM I've seen all three of them. [This message has been edited by Elphaba (edited 08-23-2005).] IP: Logged
WeDeserveEachOther Member	posted 08-23-2005 11:55 PM is there anywhere i can find clips of heidi? ive found a couple, but its terrible quality, all static. i just want to hear her WWotE clearly! IP: Logged
Elphaba's Soul Member	posted 08-24-2005 04:12 AM I always thought it would be the best trade if there was a movie based on the musical...then a miniseries based on the book. They could play it on HBO to have all the gory details of Elphaba's life, and include all the Maguire-esque nuances that the book so cleverly holds. Then the movie-musical would be perfect because it's an all-audiences extravaganza that is perfect for a huge crowd. I think the book version would have a more select crowd, being people who have read the book or are interested in the darker aspects behind Elphaba's life. The musical would be good for anyone and everyone, happy ending and all. That's just my opinion. IP: Logged
WeDeserveEachOther Member	posted 08-24-2005 11:47 AM Elphaba's Soul, thats a great idea! That was families would be happy with the movie, and then older people could see the book on HBO. cant believe i didnt tihnk of that! IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-24-2005 12:29 PM quote: Originally posted by Elphaba: I've seen all three of them. [This message has been edited by Elphaba (edited 08-23-2005).] After seeing all 3 who do you think was the worst? Michelle or Jenna, and why. IP: Logged
flyingmonkeyfromoz Junior Member	posted 08-24-2005 12:30 PM i think it should be the original cast!!!!! like it is in rent. IP: Logged
elphaba_rocks Member	posted 08-24-2005 02:08 PM quote: Originally posted by flyingmonkeyfromoz: i think it should be the original cast!!!!! like it is in rent. I don't think it would be possible to get them ALL back together, considering some of them have moved on to new musicals or movies. IP: Logged
WeDeserveEachOther Member	posted 08-24-2005 02:24 PM and i hate to be picky, but RENT isnt the whole original cast either. mimi and joanne are new. (sorry, this is coming from a nit-picky RENThead) IP: Logged
Elphaba Member	posted 08-24-2005 04:05 PM Yes, Rent isn't all original cast members. As for who is the best Nessarose... I think Heidi Kettenring brings the character alive best, and she is an amazing actor. She plays Nessarose perfectly. Michelle is a very good signer, but she looks... old or something. I don't think I would call her beautfully tragic, but that is my opion. Her acting isn't the best, during Wicked Witch of the East she just stared out at the audience as if she really didn't know what to do with herself know that she was alone and center stage. As for Jenna... she is very, very good looking. Her acting is very good, but her singing, while good, is too baby-ish. She sounds like a cartoon voice-over. I like Heidi the best, though they are all very good. IP: Logged
WBWF Junior Member	posted 08-25-2005 01:08 PM Even if the rest of the original cast isn't in it,if Idina Menzel is,it will get 5 stars. IP: Logged
nor Member	posted 08-25-2005 04:23 PM ok, it may not be all of the original cast in rent but it's six out of eight which is pretty good going!!!! not sure about the woman who played joanne but daphne rubin vega didn't want to do it cos she felt she was too old for the part now. sorry, i know its off topic. IP: Logged
Good2bGreen Junior Member	posted 08-25-2005 06:17 PM I think keeping the original broadway cast would be a great idea. My only change...Josh Groban as Fiyero. He's not very well known outside of his circle of fans, so you don't have this huge name like Brad Pitt or Hugh Jackmon (just to name a few I've seen suggested). He has the look, the voice, the talent. I think he would be fantastic. I really hope the do make a movie out of the musical (or just the book...either would be great) [This message has been edited by Good2bGreen (edited 08-25-2005).] IP: Logged
Fiyero!!!!!!! Member	posted 08-25-2005 06:35 PM I wrote to the composer and this is what he told me. he told me that there is talk about making a movie version of wicked but thats what they are saying in chigaro. he also said look for wicked to be a movie in 2 or 3 years. IP: Logged
Elphaba's Soul Member	posted 08-26-2005 12:34 PM Okay, i recently shot an email over to Universal (who, as I understand it, owns the movie rights) asking them several questions: 1. If they even own the movie right 2. If they have started the project yet 3. Any other information that can be released to the public at this time. So, hopefully, we'll get some answers about all the movie rumors we've been hearing. Someone said that Demi Moore just got cast as Elphaba, which would make me cry. So, unless I get a big fat "Im sorry, no information at this time", I'll know some details soon and I'll post them asap! IP: Logged
Elphaba/Fiyero Junior Member	posted 08-26-2005 06:03 PM I think that it would be insane to have very well known actors and actresses to be apart of a film version of Wicked. For example, the film version of Rent is coming out and most of the original cast from the Broadway production is in the film, so why can't some of the orginal cast of Wicked be apart of this possible film? The Phantom of the Opera didn't have well-known actors, but everyone loved it anyway! It makes it more original! But I really doubt that they'll ever make a movie from, "Wicked." At least not until we're all dead! Musical movies are just now re-awakening in the public's eye, so for now, lets just appreciate the stage show, which is awesome as it is! IP: Logged

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