Open casting call for Hairspray star
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The cast for New Line's screen version of the
stage version of John Waters' 1988 film Hairspray
(whew) is coming together, but it still needs a lead. And that, friends, is where you come in: open casting calls for
Tracy will be held in Atlanta (February 4), New York (February 11), and Chicago (February 18). Just remember,
Tracy-wannabes, that the role in Waters' movie was played by the sublime Ricki Lake - if you hope to fill her shoes, you best be ready to work
it.Among the actors the lucky castee is likely to work with are Queen Latifah (Motormouth Maybelle), John Travolta (who, to the dismay of the masses, is going to play Edna Turnblad - from Divine, to Harvey Fierstein, to Travolta?!), and Billy Crystal, who will play Edna's man Wilbur. The film will be directed by Adam Shankman, and is expected to begin shooting this spring.
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1-26-2006 @ 2:16PM
Greg said...
I should be surprised that they didn't ask Marissa Jaret Winokur -- who originated the role on Broadway and earned a Tony for it -- to reprise her role. But, the movies have a tendancy to neglect the stage performers. Julie Andrews originated the role of Eliza Doolittle on stage in "My Fair Lady," but was overlooked for the movie part, which was given to Audrey Hepburn. (Luckily, Miss Andrews earned the Oscar that same year for "Mary Poppins.")
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