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wicked_08 Member |
posted 09-22-2008 03:13 PM
   
People love Idina and Kristin so much that they'll find a way to include them. Even if it's just as extras in the Emerald City so the fangirls in the theaters can then jump up and down for a minute. Everyone who has been in the show will probably be considered before casting is opened for other people What about us fanguys? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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live.life.green Junior Member |
posted 09-22-2008 07:22 PM
Alright, here's my opinion. I don't think anyone under the age of 26 should be cast in the roles of Elphaba, Galinda/Glinda and Fiyero. Especially ANYONE that was in high school musical. Sorry to the fans, but it is a disgrace to all musicals. Just my opinion. Wicked is a mature show, and must have mature actors. Especially for the second act of the show. It is much easier to make an actor look young than it is to make them look older. If they use the musical version, the voice quality must be considered first. A poor or inexperienced voice could be the downfall of the movie. I also think there shouldn't be any A-list actors. Look at Phantom (movie). None of those actors were well known. You should look at the character the actor is portraying, not the actor themselves, which i believe would happen if someone like Reese witherspoon for example was cast. I understand some may feel differently about this, but again its just my opinion. ------------------ [This message has been edited by live.life.green (edited 09-22-2008).] IP: Logged |
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EminentThropp Member |
posted 09-23-2008 02:37 PM
The Musical? Mature? In the same time zone! I think you might be confusified. IP: Logged |
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live.life.green Junior Member |
posted 09-23-2008 02:55 PM
quote: Whoa, simmer down, its just an OPINION. its a discussion board...so lets discuss it. So yes, mature was the wrong choice of the word to describe the show, but there should definitely be mature actors in those roles, NOT teenagers. And if you think about it, I don't think Wicked is something you'd take a five year old to. When I saw it there were people of all ages there, mostly adults, not children. So in that sense, the audience is more mature. So no I am not confusified, I'm just looking at things from an adult's point of view. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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EminentThropp Member |
posted 09-23-2008 03:51 PM
I think you might have misunderstood my tone. I was not angry and I respect your opinion. I also agree with you I would not like to see Ashley Tisdale as Glinda. So why don't you simmer down. The confusified thing was a joke so don't go crazy. IP: Logged |
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A Wonderful Obsession Member |
posted 09-23-2008 04:09 PM
I agree that we shouldn't cast REALLY YOUNG actresses. We need some adults, not kids. If that what you meant by mature I back you 110%. IP: Logged |
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live.life.green Junior Member |
posted 09-23-2008 06:22 PM
quote: thank you for understanding! I didn't mean to upset or offend anyone, so I apologize. I really hope they do come out with a movie relatively soon, so I can show my friends who've never seen the show what I'm obsessing about! I also think it would be neat if members from the OBC, (like Idina and Kristin) made cameo appearances somewhere in the movie! [This message has been edited by live.life.green (edited 09-23-2008).] IP: Logged |
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lostladyknight Moderator |
posted 09-23-2008 06:25 PM
Need any help around here? Or are you guys settled? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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live.life.green Junior Member |
posted 09-23-2008 06:32 PM
nope I'm settled. Sorry for anything I might have caused. Just a little misunderstanding/miscommunication. I come across a little strong sometimes, but its all passion, no aggression, I promise! I'm new, so I'll get the hang of it! I don't want to cause any problems, so again I apologize. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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EminentThropp Member |
posted 09-23-2008 06:40 PM
quote: No need to apologize! We cool? IP: Logged |
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live.life.green Junior Member |
posted 09-23-2008 06:54 PM
Yes definitely! We all love wicked so we HAVE to be friends right?  ------------------ IP: Logged |
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munchkinlady Member |
posted 09-27-2008 03:14 PM
Casting is so important so here is my list and uk stars can join Elphaba-Penelope Cruz IP: Logged |
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EminentThropp Member |
posted 09-27-2008 03:42 PM
quote:Absolutly! IP: Logged |
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live.life.green Junior Member |
posted 09-27-2008 08:32 PM
quote: ok, matthew broderick i could see as boq but he is too old. But all the others I'd have to disagree, sorry. . And I don't think Elphaba would be good with a spanish accent, and Nessa wouldn't be so great with a southern accent. Also the 'goat professors' name is Dr. Dillamond ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Bethie Junior Member |
posted 10-19-2008 12:03 AM
Ok, so I don't know if this has come up yet and as obsessive as I am about Wicked, I'm not reading 42 pages of replies. So I agree with above about mature and older than 26, but not about mature audiences if that's what you getting at exactly, I'm only 15, I love it, and seen it 5 times. Saw it the first time when I was 12. If and when the make a movie version of it, I hope for it to be more like the musical because the book scared me a bit, I had to stop reading after it got... Well those who have read it know. But anyways, if Idina weren't able to play Elphie, I would pick Anne Hathaway, from what I've seen of her, see could probably perfect younger Elphaba, plus again with the mature thing, don't all teenage movies have people on their 20's playing high schoolers anyways? IP: Logged |
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the_next_Elphaba Member |
posted 10-22-2008 03:34 AM
yea they do. I think Anne would make a good Elphie now that you mention it! I thik I would be better but you know. lol ------------------ IP: Logged |
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LaVieOz Junior Member |
posted 10-24-2008 04:11 AM
Elphaba - Kelly Clarkson, Glinda - Kristen Bell, Sophie Monk, Carrie Underwood Fiyero - Justin Timberlake, Tom Welling Boq - Pete Wentz, Maddam Morrible - Bette Midler, Stockard Channing, Liza Minelli Wizard - Joel Grey Nessa - Vanessa Hudgens, Michelle Trachtenberg Doctor Dillamond - John Cleese, IP: Logged |
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the_next_Elphaba Member |
posted 10-25-2008 07:00 AM
Well, I'm guessin we have a country music fan here. I think you're right though, they would be good. The only one I don't like is Vanessa Hudgens because she is just too nice and was in HSM and got caught with all them nude pics and drugs or sumtin. That's why HSM3 is going big screen because Disney Channel can't show it because of her. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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A Wonderful Obsession Member |
posted 10-25-2008 07:14 PM
quote: Affirmative on John Cleese. BIG "no" on Timberlake. I'd say my ideal cast is: Elphaba: Willemijn Verkaik, Caissie Levy, or unknown. IP: Logged |
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LaVieOz Junior Member |
posted 10-25-2008 11:26 PM
quote: Hmmmmm... I have to say that I was unsure of JT myself, but I think taht part is going to be hard to cast. Nobody else really springs to mind for me. Ponder... ponder... What about Delta Goodrem for Elphie??? Keep in mind too that since they're not expected to make the film until 2010 that Miley Cyrus will probably be the right age! IP: Logged |
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EminentThropp Member |
posted 10-26-2008 07:00 AM
Well Elphie is originally from Southern Munchkinland maybe Mileys accent will fit. IP: Logged |
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A Wonderful Obsession Member |
posted 10-26-2008 04:06 PM
quote: I just came up with someone better! Natalie Portman. I had thought this out earlier, but had forgotten it. She looks perfect for the role. IP: Logged |
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FabalaFae Moderator |
posted 10-26-2008 07:43 PM
GM said the movie is set for 2014...not 2010... Just my 2 cents. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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FabalaFae Moderator |
posted 10-26-2008 07:44 PM
GM said the movie is set for 2014...not 2010... Just my 2 cents. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Greenie Junior Member |
posted 10-26-2008 11:15 PM
Hmmmm IMDB still says 2010. I may lose interest or implode from everyone fighting over a cast that is less than inticing by 2014. IP: Logged |
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the_next_Elphaba Member |
posted 10-27-2008 04:04 AM
I know the Perfect Elphie....ME! Just kiddin but if it is based on the show....lol. I have a sort of southern drawl like Miley but when I don theater it goes bye bye. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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WilV Junior Member |
posted 11-13-2008 10:42 PM
I would hope that if they do make a movie that is is closer to the story in the book. Though I did like the musical it lacks some of the darker themes from the book. IP: Logged |
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wicked_08 Member |
posted 11-29-2008 02:03 PM
I was watching a video of Wicked Day and they were interviewing Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz and they asked a question about what they would have like to seen kept in the musical. And Stephen said that they had a part where it showed Elphaba and Fiyero after they had left Oz in the Bad Lands and Elphaba was helping all the Animals. And he said that he hoped they put it in the movie so I think they are going to make a movie of the musical version. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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wicked_08 Member |
posted 12-03-2008 02:51 PM
I was just on youtube watching a video of when Kristin co-hosted on The View back on Feb. 8 2007 and she was talking about Wicked and they asked her if they were going to make a movie version of it. And she said " They say they're going to make a movie but the better hurry up or other wise I'll be playing Moriible cause I'll be old." so maybe it will be her and Idina! IP: Logged |
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Prince Fiyero Member |
posted 12-07-2008 03:36 PM
quote: According to IMDB it's 2010. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/ IP: Logged |
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FabalaFae Moderator |
posted 12-07-2008 04:47 PM
That's the announcement. The actual start of filming and the release date can be changed. Everything regarding the movie is up to the producers of Wicked. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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FabalaFae Moderator |
posted 12-07-2008 04:47 PM
Argh. Double post. ------------------ [This message has been edited by FabalaFae (edited 12-07-2008).] IP: Logged |
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Linsey Ramos Junior Member |
posted 12-17-2008 03:18 AM
one can only hope that it'll come out in 2010. honestly, i don't think that wicked fans will be able to wait much longer beyond that... (i know i couldn't! haha.) unfortunately, they will more than likely wait until sales start to decrease in wicked tickets (which seems like they never will!) before they make the movie. then that will give the show more publicity and bring its sales through the roof AGAIN. also, since it is a movie, hopefully, they will be able to encorporate the book and the musical together. after all, the musical was adapted to be appropriate for the stage... (considering they can't exactly have sex scenes on-stage. well, technically, they could... haha.) well, you you know what i mean. i believe that the movie will be a musical, but maybe they can be more in-depth in the storyline: better explore the slightly darker side of Elphie, or better explain why she is so determined to get those shoes. (haha.) as for my dream cast, that would be OBC all the way, baby! however, should the OBC be out of the question... singer/non-singer or other... Elphaba- Eden Espinosa/Jennifer Garner Glinda- Megan Hilty,Emily Rozek Fiyero- Colton Rudloff (PERIOD) Nessa- Alexa Vega,Hayden Pannettiere/Natalie Portman Mdme Morrible- Carol Shelley/Julie Andrews Wizard- David Garrison/Victor Garber Boq- Zac Efron that sure seems like a wide variety of talent, don't you think? haha. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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wicked_08 Member |
posted 12-17-2008 02:42 PM
I think they should just get the OBC back and just flim them on stage. So that way nothing will change and Defying Gravity won't be ruined. IP: Logged |
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Linsey Ramos Junior Member |
posted 12-17-2008 02:57 PM
haha. i think that would just be a very long proshot... lol. that would be nice though. rather than waste all the money on sets and such, they could just use what they've already got and film it in HD!!! and then, even if they wanted, they could still add a couple of the thematic elements in as well. you just never know with this business! IP: Logged |
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lfb Junior Member |
posted 01-19-2009 04:59 PM
The discussion seems to indicate that the money is too good right now to add a film to the Broadway musical and Rent was used as a comparison for this (in an interview with the actress that plays Elphaba). The Rent movie, however, did not do so well at the movies for opening night, so I don't think it is always best to wait until attendance wanes at the musical. Additionally, although the Wizard of Oz itself was a musical, I would prefer to see the movie, if it is ever made, a non musical. I did see something a moment ago that indicates there is a version in 2010? Can this be? IP: Logged |
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WestWitch07 Member |
posted 01-19-2009 05:25 PM
Sure. I just saw a trailer of it on You Tube or something like that. I think it'll make a few million when it opens, my dragonfings. IP: Logged |
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WestWitch07 Member |
posted 01-19-2009 05:31 PM
quote: Hugh Jackman!? What a joke, what a laugh! Hugh would ruin Wicked. I just disagree with him is all. Megan is so not good for Glinda by the way. Leo should stay away too. Along with that Portman. Im going to look up the others on Google because I havent a clue who they are but I have a feeling Ill reject them as well. This list is all wrong, my frogs. [This message has been edited by WestWitch07 (edited 01-19-2009).] IP: Logged |
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A Wonderful Obsession Member |
posted 01-19-2009 08:23 PM
quote: Yes, I concur with your evaluation. I feel that using unknowns is best. We can make an exception for Morrible and the Wizard. Morrible: Julie Andrews ------------------ IP: Logged |
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xoxdanielle18 Junior Member |
posted 01-20-2009 03:05 PM
Elphaba - Victoria Matlock Glinda - Christina DeCicco Nessarose - Dee Dee Magno Hall Madame Morrible - Maggie Smith Fiyero - Cliffton Hall Wizard - PJ Benjamin Boq - Seth Green (or some short guy) IP: Logged |
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