Sondheim wonders if Johnny Depp has the vocal chops for Sweeney Todd film

[innerSpaceman]

and my guess is certain suckitude.

I'm not basing that on the obvious miscasting of Depp ... I and many others have been wrong before with "obvious" miscasting that turned out to be brilliant.

Instead, I'm basing it on Burton's record of adapted works vs. original works. He sucks at adaptation, imo. And so, dear friends, this.will.suk.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

My guess would be Helena Bonham Carter

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[lashbear]

Originally Posted by JWBear

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Never fear - I just heard they got Jennifer Tilley instead !

[Ghoulish Delight]

Catherine O'Hara?

[xharryb]

I'm extremely curious to see where this all goes. I have many doubts, and like most of you can't picure Depp in the role, but at the same time I'm intrigued.

I don't necesarily think Depp is to young as far as actual age, just in the way that we are used to seeing him as more youthful and attractive. My problem is that I picture Sweeney being a bit larger and much more imposing physically. Interestingly enough, my local community theater just cast a production of the show with a guy who youngish, attractive and built like Depp. So perhaps seeing his performance might give me a slightly different perspective.

Reading things about Sondheim's protectiveness over his work actually gives me a bit more hope than I had when I first read about a possible film a few months back. The way that the remainder of the cast is filled out will most likely steer a bit more towards either optimism or skepticism. It's a shame Wlaken just signed on to Hairspray, because I could see him fitting in well with a Burton Sweeney.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Walken would have been an excellent Sweeney (if he had the vocal chops.)

[innerSpaceman]

Where's Marni Nixon when you need her?

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Where's Marni Nixon when you need her?

Have Angela Lansbury do the Marni Nixon memorial voice over. One of my most treasured thater memories was seeing this in SF with Lansbury and Len Cariou.

[Prudence]

Oh wow - I remember Marni Nixon. This is a true nostalgia week for me. Bing bong bang it's boomerang!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

Have Angela Lansbury do the Marni Nixon memorial voice over. One of my most treasured thater memories was seeing this in SF with Lansbury and Len Cariou.

We saw Ang and Len do "A Little Priest" last summer at the Hollywood Bowl's celebration of Sondheim's 75th birthday. It was thrilling, but she doesn't have the range anymore, sadly.