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| Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: MockingbirdGirl 05:44 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| Paramount Pictures is pursuing a big-screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard” to star Tony winner Glenn Close — who just ended a revival run of the musical on Broadway in June. Close is in advanced talks to play the part she originated on the stage in 1994, and the studio is actively searching for a director and a leading man to star opposite her, two individuals familiar with the project told TheWrap. TV mogul Ryan Murphy was approached to helm, both insiders said, but no deals are in place. Production is eyeing a January start. Representatives for Close and the studio did not immediately respond to requests for comment. A representative for Murphy flatly denied his involvement at this time. |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: NewsGuy 07:06 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - MockingbirdGirl 05:44 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| I'll just say it ... bring on Hugh Jackman. | |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: Greg_M 06:41 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - MockingbirdGirl 05:44 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| and she's 23 years older! | |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: PlayWiz 06:01 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - MockingbirdGirl 05:44 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| I hope this happens. She deserves an Oscar. Plus they can use her best vocal takes for a film. She'll be fabulous! But we'll see if they can get the financing. James Marsden had a really good voice in "Hairspray" film some years ago, but who knows who they'll use. Use dubbing if they want someone considered box-office for the male lead who can't sing. | |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: lowwriter 04:58 pm EDT 08/18/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - PlayWiz 06:01 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| Thankfully Russell Crowe is too old now for part. | |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: sf 05:58 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - MockingbirdGirl 05:44 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| "Is pursuing", "advanced talks", "actively searching for a director" = nothing has been signed. I'll believe this is happening when I'm sitting in a cinema watching it. Having said that, while it's far from my favourite show, Close gave a truly brilliant performance last year at the Coliseum. I would certainly buy a ticket. |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Last Edit: royscho 06:29 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| Posted by: royscho 06:24 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - sf 05:58 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| It's like the Barbra Streisand's Gypsy. Every few years the project gets resurrected (in the press/media) and then becomes dormant again. The truth is, that like with Streisand in Gypsy, the ship has sailed. While I am sure it could have been a great performance, she is too old for this part now. If this ever gets made, it will be received as a bizarre vanity project and I bet it will lose a lot of money. If you want to do Sunset today, you need to find a movie star that is still relevant - someone in her 50s that can sing and act the hell out of this part. At this point, there are other actress over 50 who can sing well and will be better suited... maybe Cate Blanchett (who will be 50 by the time this gets made) or Michelle Pfeiffer. And, if going for someone older, there's always Meryl Strip. People can say that they're tired of her already but she will make an amazing Norma. |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: Michael_Portantiere 04:04 pm EDT 08/18/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - royscho 06:24 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| I have major doubts as to whether this will ever happen as a film at all, but if it does happen with Close, as per royscho's point, I don't see show she could get away with it without MAJOR rewriting. The story as written simply does not work if the woman playing Norma looks anywhere significantly older than 50. | |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: bobby2 09:21 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - royscho 06:24 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| "At this point, there are other actress over 50 who can sing well and will be better suited... maybe Cate Blanchett (who will be 50 by the time this gets made) or Michelle Pfeiffer." Michelle Pfeiffer? Not sure if I'd say she can sing. Check out her Evita audition tapes on youtube. |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 07:47 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - royscho 06:24 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| And, if going for someone older, there's always Meryl Strip. It's going to be a porn movie??? ;-) |
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| Dammit, Chromolume | |
| Posted by: showtunetrivia 10:20 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - Chromolume 07:47 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| I nearly snarfed ice tea on my iPad. :) Laura |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: PlayWiz 06:40 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - royscho 06:24 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| Close just did it on Broadway. Plus a lot of kids grew up with her Cruella in "101 Dalmatians". The story is about someone coming back, an aging actress -- well, Close would love to come back for one of those Oscars that was denied her. | |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: theatre-boi 10:13 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - PlayWiz 06:40 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| Time is up for Close. She barely croaked through her last performances. She does not have the vocal ability or range to sing the role. And it is a musical. Not going to happen with her.... |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: kess0078 12:42 am EDT 08/18/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - theatre-boi 10:13 pm EDT 08/17/17 | |
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| Well, regardless of her stamina doing the show 8x a week (I'll admit she didn't sound great when I saw it), I'd bet she could easily sing the role well over the course of multiple days/ weeks in a studio to record the soundtrack. And post-production would definitely work in her benefit. | |
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| re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount | |
| Posted by: peter3053 06:04 am EDT 08/18/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount - kess0078 12:42 am EDT 08/18/17 | |
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| Such a movie would be a terrible mistake. Most of the songs are stage waits, i.e. they do not move the action forward; they repeat an idea over and over. Cut the songs, and you'd have a fine movie. Maybe Billy Wilder could...oh, er...that WAS a fine movie! The minute they put the material in front of the cameras, close ups - Glenn Close-ups! - will convey the story "With One Look' literally, and the songs will draaaaaaaaggggggg. My bet? Will only happen by a collective act of lunacy by Hollywood producers. So it might. |
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