Comments on: ‘Wicked’ Is Comin’ To The Big Screen

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:57 +0000

I would love to see Idina and Kristen in the bigscreen version but I agree they may be too old for the part…lol…However I think a very wise choice would be Lea Michelle from the new hit series GLEE!!!! She bares a striking resemblance to Idina and the girl can sing her face off. Also I think a good choice for Glinda would be Lindsey Haun, she is an amazing singer and also resembles Kristen. Fiero leaves me puzzled as I am torn between the fabulous Adam Lambert and of course Zach Effron. If you go to YOUTUBE you can see vids of Adam playing Fiero before his AI days. Anyway I do hope this production makes it to the bigscreen and I think they can make it SpeKtAKuLaR!!!! The musical was awesome but i know they can do so much more with it on the bigscreen.

By: ozman

ozman — Mon, 11 May 2009 06:49:28 +0000

it would be GREAT is CELINE DION plays “Elphaba” and MARIAH CAREY as “Glinda”; GLEN CLOSE as “Morrible” and ENRIQUE IGLESIAS as “Fiyero”… AWESOME!!!

By: Ash

Ash — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:33:21 +0000

This will (cross your fingers) hopefully be an amazing, momentous success where these entrusted producers pull through and deliver. Sorry to put the pressure on, but this is a big deal to lots of people. And personally, the musical is in-your-face and an extravagent but it is also joyous and incredibly moving. It resonates and stays with you, which is what I wish the movie version will also accomplish. As for choice of cast….Idina and Kristin are deservedly top choice(what are these “old” bashes?!). But I would definately not mind seeing LA’s duo from oz in this film; Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty.In fact, I would rejoice.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:07:19 +0000

Why did I know Tim Burton and Baz Luhrmann would be brought up? I shudder at either one directing. I get really annoyed with Burton fans and how anything out of the ordinary should have him involved. I think he has even said he would not get involved in any other musicals. For directors I am not sure who I would want. As for casting….as much as I ADORE Idina and Kristen…they are both older. I think they are incredibly sexy, but this isn’t Broadway. There will be closeups.

I am quite excited for this though. My niece is 5 and we watch clips and listen to the soundtrack in my car. I am slowly corrupting her with Broadway mwahaha!

By: oreogncoastgirl

oreogncoastgirl — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:34:24 +0000

I hope they stick to the BOOK, not the abbreviated script that is the play. Then it might turn out decent.

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By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:30:49 +0000

I hope they cast Kristen Bell of “Veronica Mars” and “Heroes” as Glinda in the film version of Wicked. If you’ve ever heard her sing, she could definitely pull it off…if you haven’t, check out the television film version of the Off-Broadway musical, Reefer Madness.

As for Elphaba, I wouldn’t mind seeing Amy Lee of Evanescence in green. I think she could definitely hit those notes, and her operatic range could give Elphaba a more ethereal sound.

By: mdtopdad

mdtopdad — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:06:19 +0000

Well how many of you have even bothered to read the even more amazing book! I have read it three times in the last year and hope they do the book and leave out the music. The book is so passionate and riviting

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:15:50 +0000

All of the movies that have been direct stage to screen translations (RENT, The Producers) have failed. They need to cast it with actual film actors, and at the very least not go with the original cast. As much as I love Idina and Kristin, they are both far too old to play those characters on film. At least Megan could pull it off.

By: frank

frank — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:54:14 +0000

Yes Courtney, in theatre the script is called “the book”

By: K

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:45:08 +0000

To Courtney:
Yes, Gregory Maguire wrote the novel, but Winnie Holzman (the woman who created My So-Called Life), wrote the book, which is basically the script of a musical, minus the musical parts.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:38:57 +0000

PAINFUL. I have prayed that the book, and NOT the musical would be made into a film. Direction by Tim Burton would be incredible. I’ve seen the musical twice and I’m sorry, they blew it with the adaption. It’s big, loud and bland. Let the era of screeching pop musicals be at an end! Musicals don’t need to be bright and cheery to work, witness: Sweeney Todd (reinvented), Grey Gardens, Spring Awakening and a host of absolutely incredible genre-busting pieces of musical entertainment.

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By: Courtney

Courtney — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:17:01 +0000

Making “Wicked” into a film would definitely be interesting to see. I do agree with everyone else that said it could either be really fabulous or really terrible.

I do think though that one person who commented in regard to the fact that the stage production “ruined” the book, or something to that affect needs to remember, they had to “liven up” the musical, it’s BROADWAY! Many theater goers are tourists/families, so of course it was much “brighter” than the novel. I think you have to take the book as it is, by itself, and the play the same way. It really isn’t fair to compare the two, you know?

Also, I believe the excerpt of this entry has an error. It refers to a “Winnie” someone who wrote the book? Um…wasn’t it Gregory Maguire?

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:04:19 +0000

Cheno was great as the original Glinda… however the absolute best Glinda was and still is Megan Hilty. I have watched clips of every single actress who has played that part including UK, Tokyo, and Australia… and Megan IS that part… however… depending on when the movie is made… she may still have contractual obligations to 9 to 5. We’ll see… but they’d better not screw it up!!

By: kait

kait — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:01:26 +0000

i echo the “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!” sentiment!!!

i’m obsessed with all things Wicked, but i can see this going verrryyyy verrryyyyy badly!!!!!! the Rent movie was pretty bad…it’s really tough to translate musicals to the screen, especially something like Wicked, where there are a lot of scenes that are focused entirely on the singer(s), without anything going on in the background. The movie version would have tons of filler during those scenes to keep the audience visually stimulated, like what they had to do in the Rent movie. And that got PANNED by critics.

That being said, if Baz Luhrmann (wow i spelled that right the first time) or Susan Stroman (The Producers) directed it, it might have a fighting chance!

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:24:35 +0000

I totally agree with you about Megan Hilty. She was absolutely awesome on Broadway.

By: jadedsweetie

jadedsweetie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:31:05 +0000

this should have been done a long time ago. i love wicked! and norbert has the best voice of any fiyero, hands down.

By: The Steel Crew

The Steel Crew — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:39:49 +0000

I love how they’re making Wicked into a movie. I must say, I just saw a sneak preview of Mamma Mia and it was excellent. I think it reminded the people in the audience who grew up in the 70s of when they were getting it on. They were crazy nostalgic. Gross, huh?!

By: frances

frances — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:54:30 +0000

How exciting! Baz lurman should produce! If he can make wicked look as whimsical as moulin rouge, it’ll be visually amazing!

By: Therea

Therea — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:08:58 +0000

Haven’t seen the musical, but the book is one of my all time favorites. I wonder if the movie version will be a replica of the musical or an adaptation of just the book. Interesting anyways…I hope they don’t screw it up!!!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:57:18 +0000

are you kidding, megan hilty? kristen chenowith was amazing! noone could beat her

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:34:42 +0000

I’m with G’s comment. NOOOO.

I’m basically throwing up in my mouth right now. Some of the worst lyrics ever, complete mutilation of a good book, and some shameful performances (really, Norbert, is that your best work? I didn’t think so.)

BOOO!!!

By: wenn

wenn — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:19:27 +0000

it sucks because the musical is never going to come to Singapore, but a movie? YAY! *dances around*

By: melissa

melissa — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:05:30 +0000

omg AWESOME!!! i just saw Wicked last week here in Australia and i LOVED IT BEST MUSICAL EVER HOPE THE MOVIE IS AWESOME but hope it doesnt take ten year for it to come to aus!