My Fair Lady remake casting: Knightley vs. Johansson

Alex · 09-02-2009, 01:30 PM

It's a play. I wouldn't care if they staged a new Broadway production so I'm fine with them trying it as a movie again.

I'd really rather not watch Johansson try a Cockney accent and then have to slowly lose it through the movie. Unlike other recent movies where the mediocre singing by the actors (Chicago, Mamma Mia!) was supposed to be part of the charm I don't think you can go that route with My Fair Lady. So if they're going to cast stars over voice I hope they're willing to dub the singing, I'm fine with that.

Assuming dubbing, I think Knightley is probably better at the physical comedy. Johansson does "goofy" ok but hasn't impressed me comedically (not that Knightley has had many opportunities either). Plus, can you dirty up Johansson for the start of the movie and have it fly?

So, I'd prefer they cast the singing but if forced to choose between the two I'd say Knightley.

09-02-2009, 01:30 PM	#11
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	It's a play. I wouldn't care if they staged a new Broadway production so I'm fine with them trying it as a movie again. I'd really rather not watch Johansson try a Cockney accent and then have to slowly lose it through the movie. Unlike other recent movies where the mediocre singing by the actors (Chicago, Mamma Mia!) was supposed to be part of the charm I don't think you can go that route with My Fair Lady. So if they're going to cast stars over voice I hope they're willing to dub the singing, I'm fine with that. Assuming dubbing, I think Knightley is probably better at the physical comedy. Johansson does "goofy" ok but hasn't impressed me comedically (not that Knightley has had many opportunities either). Plus, can you dirty up Johansson for the start of the movie and have it fly? So, I'd prefer they cast the singing but if forced to choose between the two I'd say Knightley.
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