Good (and possibly bad) news about the RENT movie

[brak666]

Both Idina Menzel and Anthony Rapp have been confirming to fans at stage doors across our great land (ok, just NYC) that they have indeed been cast in the RENT movie. This to me, lends credence to rumors of Adam Pascal, Taye Diggs, and Jesse Martin having also been cast for the movie. According to IMDB, Angel hasn't been cast yet, but I've heard rumors Wilson Heredia(sp?) has been cast (you ask me, they'd be stupid not to get Jai Rodriguez if they can). Also I just read a blurb somewhere that Rosario Dawson will be playing Mimi. I will reserve judgement until I find out if she can sing. I tend to like her in things, so I remain hopeful. The only rumor that I've heard about Joanne (which is scary and deeply disturbing) is that they're looking to cast a white woman. I really hope that one is wrong. Really, really so much that I'm almost willing to pray for it hope that one is wrong.

Comments

[lemniskate.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, all those people are fantastically talented and amazing -- but they're all way too old for the roles. Ah well. It's better than it could have been.

[brak666.livejournal.com]

I'm choosing to focus on the fantastically talented and amazing part. Because when I think of the people they could've chosen...shudder. At least I know these people are good.

[pennyproud.livejournal.com]

I think these people are all getting a little long in the tooth to play these roles, but what do I know. *g* I'll be so happy to see Anthony Rapp in something, anything, on the big screen.

I hear Rosario has a fantastic voice, and ITA with:

they'd be stupid not to get Jai Rodriguez if they can

Regardless of whether or not it sucks you know we'll both be owning it on DVD and obsessing about it for months. ;)

[brak666.livejournal.com]

Oh, I agree that they're all a little old for the parts (except maybe Rosario Dawson and of course, Taye Diggs who has a picture of himself aging in his attic), but they're all so phenomenally talented that I don't care. I don't trust Chris Columbus as far as I can throw him, so I'm just grateful that he's cast people with actual talent.

[lovecat10036.livejournal.com]

The only rumor that I've heard about Joanne (which is scary and deeply disturbing) is that they're looking to cast a white woman. I really hope that one is wrong.

Hey now! You're missing the message of tolerance!

Kidding. Hmmm. Joanne. Joannnnne. Who could be Joanne? I'm stumped.

But I do agree that as much as I luuuuuurve Anthony and Idina and OMG!ADAM!!!!--wow. They are all just a wee bit mature for those roles these days. But who am I kidding, I'll be there the night it opens :)

[brak666.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. Joanne. Joannnnne. Who could be Joanne? I'm stumped.

I'd say Beyonce, but she's got issues about kissing girls. More is the pity.

I know they're all a little old for the roles, but I'm still happy about it. They're all wonderful talented people. It's a relief to know they're in it. When I think of all the people who could've been chosen. It could've been really awful. Also I think they have a personal stake in making sure Chris Columbus doesn't ruin the movie, moreso than actors who haven't been involved with the show from the beginning.

[lovecat10036.livejournal.com]

I'd say Beyonce, but she's got issues about kissing girls.

She's also got a vacant look in her eyes that most definitely does not say "Harvard-educated lawyer".