My Fair Lady remake casting: Knightley vs. Johansson - Page 3

Tom · 09-02-2009, 07:12 PM

The only interest I had in this remake was when I heard that Emma Thompson (who is writing it) wanted Hugh Laurie to play Higgins. That I would have seen.

As for the women... since Johannsen can't act a lick, I'd take Knightley, who sometimes can. But the ideal would be option C (none of the above).

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 09-02-2009, 07:49 PM

When I first read about this, Emma Thompson was writing the screenplay with Hugh Laurie in mind for Higgins, which seemed PERFECT. Even the age difference between him and a Knightly would have been appropriate for the characters. Ah, well. I loved Knightly in P&P and if she can't sing I only hope they find a voice for her face. They did so for Audrey Hepburn and it worked well. Anne H., though American, would have been my first choice.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 09-02-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

The only interest I had in this remake was when I heard that Emma Thompson (who is writing it) wanted Hugh Laurie to play Higgins. That I would have seen.

As for the women... since Johannsen can't act a lick, I'd take Knightley, who sometimes can. But the ideal would be option C (none of the above).

Funny. I'd say Johannsen is also someone who sometimes can. She was very real in Ghost World.

Strangler Lewis · 09-02-2009, 07:55 PM

Hugh Laurie as Higgins and Stephen Fry as Pickering would be fun. Rowan Atkinson as Doolittle. Or switch them all around.

Morrigoon · 09-02-2009, 11:07 PM

You know who made fantastic Doolittle (at the Hollywood Bowl) was Roger Daltrey. Freaking fantastic.

Strangler Lewis · 09-03-2009, 07:15 AM

Oddly, it appears that Roger Daltrey is about the same age now as Stanley Holloway was when he first played the role on stage.

Betty · 09-03-2009, 07:28 AM

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Hugh Laurie as Higgins

I love Hugh Laurie and that would be fun!

flippyshark · 09-03-2009, 09:59 AM

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You know who made fantastic Doolittle (at the Hollywood Bowl) was Roger Daltrey. Freaking fantastic.

Wish I had seen that.

Alex · 09-03-2009, 10:09 AM

House Hugh Laurie or Black Adder Hugh Laurie or Live Action 101 Dalmatians Hugh Laurie or Stuart Little Hugh Laurie?

I'm only interested if he does it as the Prince George.

Strangler Lewis · 09-03-2009, 12:09 PM

I would assume some combination between House Hugh Laurie and Sense and Sensibility Hugh Laurie.

09-02-2009, 07:12 PM	#21
Tom Valued member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 541	The only interest I had in this remake was when I heard that Emma Thompson (who is writing it) wanted Hugh Laurie to play Higgins. That I would have seen. As for the women... since Johannsen can't act a lick, I'd take Knightley, who sometimes can. But the ideal would be option C (none of the above).
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Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	When I first read about this, Emma Thompson was writing the screenplay with Hugh Laurie in mind for Higgins, which seemed PERFECT. Even the age difference between him and a Knightly would have been appropriate for the characters. Ah, well. I loved Knightly in P&P and if she can't sing I only hope they find a voice for her face. They did so for Audrey Hepburn and it worked well. Anne H., though American, would have been my first choice.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Oddly, it appears that Roger Daltrey is about the same age now as Stanley Holloway was when he first played the role on stage. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	House Hugh Laurie or Black Adder Hugh Laurie or Live Action 101 Dalmatians Hugh Laurie or Stuart Little Hugh Laurie? I'm only interested if he does it as the Prince George.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	I would assume some combination between House Hugh Laurie and Sense and Sensibility Hugh Laurie. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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